Online Information and Advice Sessions

We have a range of free online events that you can join. You'll be able to get lots of information, join discussions with other families, and ask questions to our experts.

As long as you have access to a computer, smartphone or tablet with an internet connection, you'll be able to join.

You don't need any previous experience of the topics covered in these events. You can join in as much or as little as you like. We'll send you everything you need to know to be able to join.

Places at these events are limited, so booking in advance is essential.

Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans

• Monday 22 January
• 7pm to 8pm

In this session, you’ll learn about special educational needs (SEN) support and EHC plans, what the difference is, and how to ask for an EHC needs assessment. Our Advice and Guidance Officers will be on hand to share top tips for getting an EHC plan and will explain how we can support you through the process.

Deafness and the Family

• Tuesday 30 January
• 7pm to 8pm

More details coming soon.

Early Communication: 0 to 3 years

• Monday 5 February
• 7pm to 8pm
• Suitable for families with children aged 0 to 3 years

Explore how you can support the development of your child’s early communication skills. During this session, you’ll learn about how children develop early communication skills and how to create language-learning opportunities.

My Child Has Glue Ear

• Wednesday 21 February
• 7pm to 8pm

Join this session to find out more about glue ear and learn from an audiologist who’ll provide in-depth information. We'll also focus on important things for families to think about when trying to best meet their child's needs.

My Child's Mild Hearing Loss

• Monday 26 February
• 7pm to 8pm

Come along to this session to learn more about mild hearing loss from an audiologist. We’ll discuss the challenges a child with mild hearing loss may face and important things for families to consider to best meet their child’s needs.

My Child Has a Unilateral Hearing Loss

• Monday 4 March
• 7pm to 8pm

In this session, an audiologist will provide in-depth information about unilateral hearing loss. You’ll learn about some of the unique challenges it can bring and how to best meet your child’s needs.

Becoming the Parent of a Deaf Child

• Monday 11 March
• 7pm to 8pm

More details coming soon.

Managing Feelings

• Wednesday 20 March
• 7pm to 8pm

More details coming soon.

Overcoming Sleep Issues

• Monday 25 March
• 7pm to 8pm
• Suitable for families with children aged 0 to 16 years.

Led by our resident sleep expert, this session will help you understand the causes of sleep issues for deaf children and provide some ways to overcome them.

Understanding Parenting Styles

• Wednesday 27 March
• 7pm to 8pm

More details coming soon.