Member benefits
Membership to the National Deaf Children’s Society is free. Join our community of over 80,000 members to browse all the information on our website, access the latest resources, get advice and one-to-one support and to attend our events.
If you have any problems setting up your membership, please email us at membership@ndcs.org.uk.
Membership types
We offer different membership options to help you get the most from us. Find out more about the benefits of each membership below.
If you’re a parent or carer of a deaf child or young person based in the UK, become a member and you’ll receive:
- your free print edition of Families magazine, with advice from parents and professionals, inspirational stories, news, reviews, event listings and more
- the latest resources available to download or order in our publications area
- regular e-newsletters with tips and real-life stories relevant to your child’s age
- one-to-one advice from our Helpline and Children and Families’ Support Officers
- opportunities to borrow and try out equipment at home for free through our Technology Test Drive Loan Service
If you’re a parent or carer of a deaf child or young person based outside of the UK, become a member and you’ll receive:
- your free online edition of Families magazine, with advice from parents and professionals, inspirational stories, news, reviews, event listings and more
- the latest resources available to download or order in our publications area
- regular e-newsletters with tips and real-life stories relevant to your child’s age
If you’re deaf and aged 16-25, join us for:
- opportunities to meet other deaf young people and learn new skills
- news about volunteering roles with us and through external organisations
- the chance to borrow and try out equipment at home for free through our Technology Test Drive Loan Service
- a regular e-newsletter with tips and opportunities to campaign for change
- your free online copy of Families magazine, with inspirational real-life stories from deaf young people, news, reviews, event listings and loads more
If you’re a professional in the UK or outside of the UK, register as a member and you’ll receive:
- access to all our resources in our publications area
- details of our latest workshops (UK members only) and events
- regular e-newsletters covering topics relevant to education, health and social care professionals – with links to useful resources, videos, webpages and events
- your free online edition of Families magazine, with advice from other professionals, inspirational stories, news, reviews and more
If you’re a relative of a deaf child or young person, register as a member and you’ll receive:
- your free online edition of Families magazine, with advice from parents and professionals, inspirational stories, news, reviews, event listings and more
- the latest resources available to download or order in our publications area
- regular e-newsletters with tips and real-life stories
- opportunities to borrow and try out equipment at home for free through our Technology Test Drive Loan Service
As a general member you’ll receive:
- your free online edition of Families magazine, with inspirational stories, expert advice, news, reviews and more
- the latest resources and information on childhood deafness
- regular e-newsletters with real-life stories and reviews
Already a member?
If you’re already a member and haven’t registered on our new site, you will need to re-register to access all of our information and resources.
Registering is quick and simple. By providing us with up-to-date details, we’ll also be able to send you relevant information that’s tailored to your needs.