The Sensory Needs Service can support people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, and have difficulty staying safe and socially independent at home. Someone's hearing loss must be permanent in order to be supported by the service.

If someone is eligible, they may be given equipment free of charge to help them live as independently as possible.

The type of equipment depends on individual circumstances but may include: 

• a vibrating pad which is linked to a smoke alarm 
• a baby alarm or wrist receiver that has been specially adapted to alert deaf parents of their baby crying 
• a flashing light for a doorbell and/or telephone 
• an amplified telephone 
• Headset or neck-worn T- loop for connection to a TV or a one-to-one meeting
• a textphone 

Further information can be found on the Sensory Needs Service page.