• Deaf,
• Deafened,
• Hard of hearing

and who are experiencing difficulties on a daily basis because of their hearing loss.  We can provide, subject to assessment of need, information, advice and support including:

- specialist assessment of your sensory needs
- communication
- special equipment to aid communication
- providing advice and information to carers
- access to work
- access to mainstream services
- housing
- access to leisure
- welfare benefits

If your first language is British Sign Language or Sign supported English, we will ensure the assessor is able to communicate with you.


If you want an assessment, simply contact our Duty Worker:

  Tel: 01223 714530 

  or via their Minicom Phone on 01480 376743

  or Fax:  01480 376770

  Email: sensory.services@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

  Text to a mobile phone: 07765 89 87 32

Registering as deaf or hard of hearing

People who have severe hearing difficulties may wish to register as deaf with the Sensory Services Team.  Registering as a deaf person entitles you to benefits including: concessionary rail travel.

Your GP or the Audiologist (a doctor who specialises in hearing loss) at your local hospital will be able to tell you the specifics of your hearing loss.  This will enable us to ensure that we give you the right registration category.  If you have not seen an audiologist, please contact your GP for a referral to your hospital.