New to Hearing Loss online events
Have you recently found out your baby, toddler or child has hearing loss? Join our free online events to find out what support is available for you and your child.
They’re a brilliant chance to meet other parents and carers of deaf children and become part of a community.
Whether you have some or no experience of deafness, our friendly experts are here to support you and your child.
Who's it for
Parents and carers of children aged 0 to 12 who have found out in the past 18 months that their child has any level or type of hearing loss.
New to Hearing Loss sessions
Part one: Becoming the Parent of a Deaf Child
- Thursday 7 November
- 8pm to 9pm
Parenting a deaf child brings unique challenges and rewards. This session is designed to support you as you explore your feelings and thoughts and help you identify what’s working well in your parenting journey.
What you’ll gain from this session:
- essential skills to support your child's communication needs
- guidance on looking after your own emotional wellbeing
- tips from other families.
Every deaf child is different, and what works for one family may not work for another. By joining this session and connecting with others, you’ll get invaluable insights you can tailor to your family.
Part two: Audiology
- Thursday 14 November
- 8pm to 9pm
A paediatric audiologist will lead this session, where you’ll get in-depth information about childhood deafness and practical advice for supporting your child.
What you’ll gain from this session:
- Increased confidence: Develop a clearer understanding of what your child can hear and when they may face challenges.
- Actionable strategies: Learn how to make hearing and listening easier for your child.
Part three: Support Services
- Thursday 21 November
- 8pm to 9pm
Join us for an informative session about the wide range of support available for you and your child.
What you’ll gain from this session:
- knowledge of our free services and resources
- tips on how to connect with other families in our community
- information on education, health and social services available.
Joining our online events
We'll have experts on hand to support you in joining the event online. You can also watch or download our guide to joining online events.
You’ll need access to a computer, smartphone or tablet with an internet connection. You can join in as much or as little as you like.
Zoom auto-generated captions and British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters will be available.
Contact us
If you have any questions or require any other communication or language support, please email [email protected].
