If you have concerns about your child's hearing, in the first instance you can speak to a professional such as a:
- GP
- health visitor
- special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) who is a teacher that coordinates the provision for children with special educational needs or disabilities in schools
They can refer your child to the appropriate services to ensure they meet the child's needs.
In H&F, the following services can offer support. For:
- H&F residents aged 0 - 18 with hearing difficulties, the Children's audiology | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust provides services such as hearing assessments, follow-up care, and amplification
- preschool children (0 - 5) registered with a GP in H&F, the Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust can support providing assessments, therapy, online sessions, and training for professionals
- school-age children and young people who have speech, language, and communication differences and are registered with a GP in H&F, for information see Services to support children 5 years and over
- H&F residents aged 0 - 25 with hearing difficulties who are attending any setting such a children's centre or school, you can ask the organisation or school to make a referral to Inspire. This is a group of teams of qualified specialist teachers from a broad range of backgrounds who work with school staff in Hammersmith & Fulham. See Inclusion and specialist intervention outreach service (Inspire) Settings need to contact Inspire using their ASK SEND Advice Line (SAL) and Referrals Forms - Inspire
- H&F residents over 18 years old, to see Sensory impairment
National organisations that can provide further support and advice
Support is also offered through the following independent charities: