Support for children aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Audiology (hearing services)

The audiology (hearing) service provides services for adults and children who are affected by hearing loss, distressing tinnitus and balance disorders.

A range of support is provided at clinics across Dorset. The service also run specialist clinics for children and for adults with learning disabilities.

Find out more about the local NHS audiology service including clinic locations.

The local Hearing Support Service work closely with the Audiology Service.

Find out more about hearing tests for children.

Find out about auditory processing disorder and deafblindness on the NHS website.

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National support organisations for hearing loss and deafness

RNID

The British Deaf Association.

Hearing Link.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

National Deaf Children's Society.

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Local support organisations for hearing loss and deafness

Use the NHS website to find hearing impairment information and support services near you.

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