Deafness In Cumbria - Where can I get personal help?

Text Version |Thursday, 11 March 2010

Deafness In Cumbria
Whoever you are, whatever your age, if you are affected in some way by deafness- yourself, a member of your family or a friend – then this is the site for you. Here you will find basic information on key issues for different age groups and links to many other sources of help available. Simply click on the route map.

Where can I get personal help?

Personal Advisors are available in school from Year 9 (age 13 onwards).

Connexions Cumbria employs Personal Advisors (PA) who work with young people aged 13-19 (or up to 25 if you have a disability). They can advise you about your future and will listen to you. You will meet your PA in Year 9 at school and they will help you when you leave school. They work in partnership with a range of agencies including schools and colleges, social services, health and housing, training providers, employment and benefit services, probation and local voluntary organisations.

Connexions have centres in Carlisle, Penrith, Whitehaven, Barrow, Maryport, Ulverston, Workington, Kendal and Millom.
www.connexionscumbria.co.uk

Cumbria Deaf Association has specially trained Social Workers who will make sure that you have what you need and will help you, your friends and family. They can also give advise on equipment and help to support you to develop work skills and look for a job.
www.cumbriadeaf.co.uk