Wick
Thurso
What we do:
- Work in partnership with NHS Highland Audiology, Deaf Services and Hearing Support Team and Sight Action
- Provide practical help and advice on hearing and sight loss at 2 drop-in centres in Wick and Thurso
- Information, demonstration and procurement of environmental aids to assist daily living
- Referrals to
- NHS Highland Audiology for review/adjustment of hearing aid
- Deaf Services Team for specialist equipment in the home relating to hearing loss
- Sight Action for specialist equipment to enable independent daily living
- Referrals and signposting to other local voluntary and statutory groups
- Routine hearing aid upkeep, supply and fitting tubing and NHS battery issue and sale of private hearing aid batteries
- Staff and trained volunteers visit nursing/care/residential homes, local hospitals or the housebound
- Quarterly Rural Clinics in Watten, Halkirk, Dunbeath, Lybster, Canisbay and Tongue
- Awareness Raising Talks to groups on what help and services are available, introduction to BSL or lipreading and demonstration of relevant assistive devices
- Training to groups and service providers in dual sensory awareness, basic BSL, communication tactics, loop systems and accessibility
If you would like to volunteer with us, go to the DOWNLOADS page and get the application form, or telephone/e-mail Deirdre Aitken for an informal chat.
How you can help:
- With your time - By volunteering - ask us about opportunities within our centres or out in the community
- By fundraising - hosting an event or participating in something on behalf of our organisation
- By giving us a donation, a one off or regular standing order are always appreciated by us
- By leaving us a legacy in your will - this is a fond way for us to remember you while delivering much needed services to people who need our help
Funders:
Funded by Bad a Cheo Wind Farm Community Fund (Halkirk) administered by Foundation Scotland
Funded by Stroupster Wind Farm Community Fund (Canisbay) administered by Foundation Scotland