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Access to Work (AtW): employment support for deaf people
Access to Work (AtW) helps deaf and/or disabled people get or keep jobs by providing funding to cover the cost of practical support and specialist equipment. This funding could include…
Advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus
Get advice, support and access to a network of other Shine members and events that can help you get the best out of life. Shine provide advice about things like…
Advice line for those who are deaf or hard of hearing
The deafPLUS AdviceLine provides advice to people who are deaf or hard of hearing about topics like benefits, housing, debt and consumer issues. You can get help to understand documents…
British Sign Language (BSL) courses
Learn BSL to help you communicate with the deaf community and gain a qualification. Knowing BSL can benefit your organisation and help you become more deaf aware. You can do…
Club nights for people with physical or learning difficulties
A club night for people with physical or learning disabilities to go and socialise. This also gives families or carers some time to do activities or things for themselves. The…
Coffee morning for blind and partially sighted people
A coffee morning for blind and partially sighted people where you can meet others, build self confidence. You can also improve your knowledge of the experiences of people who are…
Community Angels befriending service for older people
A volunteer-led befriending service for older people that can help people who are feeling isolated in person or over the phone. This may be due to an illness, disability, retirement…
Counselling for people with terminal illnesses, their loved ones and bereaved people
Trained counsellors and volunteers can provide emotional support to people with terminal illnesses, their family and friends. They also provide bereavement support and support for people accessing hospice services. They…
Day centre and lunch club for disabled and elderly people
This lunch club for elderly and disabled people runs 3 days a week. They collect members from their homes in a fully-accessible minibus, and arrive at the centre around 11am…
Deaf Hospital Passport
A passport that helps deaf people attend and communicate at medical appointments when there is not an interpreter there or in emergencies. The passport will include your contact information, dietary…
Greenwich multiple sclerosis (MS) support group
A local group for people with MS to get emotional support, information, help to access services and financial support from volunteers. The Greenwich MS Society also offers a dedicated support…
Interpreting for people who are deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing
Get help from an interpreter who can help you communicate with others in situations like meetings or when trying to use health, legal or government services. They have different types…