Examples of issues for which support can be provided are:
Support with Housing
Benefit appeals
Applying for Benefits
Complaints
Support with money
Access to services
Where and when the service is available?
Norwich Deaf Community Centre, Johnson Place, Norwich
Every Tuesday 10.30am – 13.00pm
Every Thursday 10.00am –12.00pm
For Face to Face drop in and see us.
If you are unable to get to our Open Door sessions you can
contact us by
Mobile text -07932 069352
Fax -01603 660889
Whats App - 07932 069352
Email – Deafconnexionsopendoor@gmail.com
Please contact us to arrange an appointment and see if we can
help.
All our Advocates are either Deaf themselves or fluent in BSL
Language.
All Advocates have experience and training and either have or
are working towards Advocacy accreditation.
If you live in the Kings Lynn area the WNDA provides a similar
service
At the Open Door we can support Deaf people with everyday
tasks. If we are unable to help we are usually able to signpost
you to someone who can help. We use Deaf and hearing staff all
of whom who can use British Sign Language.
Who can use the service?
Deaf Connexions Open Door service is open to Deaf BSL users who
live in Norfolk.
What can the service provide?
People who are Deaf sometimes find everyday tasks difficult.
For example:
Finding Information
Finding out about equipment and services
Understanding letters and forms
Accessing benefits information
Making an appointment
Where and when the service is available?
Norwich Deaf Community Centre, Johnson Place, Norwich
Every Tuesday 10.30am – 13.00pm
Every Thursday 10.00am –12.00pm
We are also involved in events such as roadshows and
exhibitions throughout the county. If you are unable to get to
our Open Door sessions you can contact us by telephone, fax,
text, minicom or email and we will attend to your query at the
next session.
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