Deaf Connexions has an advocacy
service for Deaf people in Norwich and East Norfolk based in the
Deaf Centre in Norwich.
If you are Deaf and a British Sign Language user who needs help
with letters, bills or information that you do not understand
and English is not your first language or you need some support
or advice, our Deaf Advocate can help you.
The area we cover is shown on this map .
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
Please contact us to arrange an
appointment and see if we can help.
Or if you would like to contact the West Norfolk Deaf Association,
please click
here.
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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