BSL Level 1

Hello, I’m Jo, one of two part-time Community Outreach Workers for CfD.

My role involves talking to people in the community who are struggling with their hearing, which could be anything from occasionally missing a few words in a conversation to being profoundly deaf, and signposting them to activities, events or organisations that might be of interest to them. I hold regular drop-ins, along with my colleague Pembe,  at various audiology clinics across Bristol, and also hold drop-ins at a number of community centres and other public spaces in the Bristol area.

I originally trained as a professional musician, but sadly, when I started to lose my hearing in my 40s, I was unable to continue playing and teaching.  I have been wearing hearing aids for 8 years, and because of my experience with hearing loss, I am able to understand the issues and frustrations that come with losing your hearing in later life.

Outside of work I enjoy swimming, Tai Chi and spending time with my grown up children.