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Assistive equipment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people

We provide an Equipment Service for Deaf and hard of hearing people living in Bristol, which is funded by Bristol City Council. We have a range of assistive technology, which can help keep you independent and more connected at home.
 
Equipment we provide includes items such as flashing doorbells, amplified telephones, personal listeners, and TV listening devices. Depending on eligibility based on hearing loss and council area, some products are free of charge and others are available to buy.
 

If you know people who would benefit from our service and would like to share information with them, please click here to download a PDF of our Equipment Service leaflet. If you know any community centres or local organisations that would like copies of our leaflet, please contact us. We are also happy to visit local groups for a free presentation and demonstration of equipment we provide.

Equipment Service Online Referrals

Click here to refer someone to our Equipment Service – if you are unable to complete an online form, please contact CfD directly.

 

If you are Deaf of Hard of Hearing, you may also be entitled to free equipment fitted by the fire service.

You can use Avon Fire and Rescue Service’s Online Home Fire Safety Check for free personalised advice for your home and lifestyle to keep you safe from fire.You can also purchase a wider range of hearing equipment from our main supplier Sarabec by visiting their website

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Equipment Resource Room

We have a resource room where we provide information, demonstrations and expert advice on equipment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People. Open Monday to Friday, 10.30am-1:00pm, we welcome people with any form of hearing loss as well as families, friends and professionals working in this field. 
If you would like to make an appointment to visit our resource room, please contact us.

 

* Eligibility is determined within the criteria as set between CfD and Bristol City Council

What our clients say about us:

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Two exceptionally pleasant and helpful people – a pleasure to meet and my new doorbell is a great help. Thank you very much.

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…I was very satisfied with the service. The two staff were professional and easy to communicate with. They were able to explain everything clearly and quickly gave me the replacement equipment.