Useful Resources
Finding the right information and support when you're experiencing hearing loss can feel overwhelming. We've pulled together the most helpful organisations, services and websites we know of — all in one place.
If you know of a useful resource we've missed, please do let us know at askghoh@hotmail.com.
National Organisations & Charities
RNID (formerly Action on Hearing Loss)
The UK's largest charity for deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus. Offers advice, information and campaigns for better hearing healthcare.
Hearing Link Services (part of RNID)
Peer support, information and self-management programmes for people adjusting to hearing loss.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Trains dogs to alert deaf people to important sounds and danger signals, transforming lives and reducing isolation.
British Tinnitus Association (Tinnitus UK)
The leading UK charity for people with tinnitus. Helpline, support groups and comprehensive guidance.
National Deaf Children's Society
Support and information for deaf children, their families and professionals.
Local & NHS Services
Royal Surrey County Hospital — Audiology Department
Provides NHS hearing assessments, hearing aids and follow-up care for adults in the Guildford area.
Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals — Audiology Department
Provides NHS audiology services across two sites in Surrey. St Peter's Hospital (Chertsey) patients are currently being seen at Ashford Hospital. Contact the audiology department on 01784 884156 or email asp-tr.hearing@nhs.net.
🔗 ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/audiology
Hear Here — Diocese of Guildford Hearing Aid Clinics
A free community service for NHS hearing aid users, run by the Diocese of Guildford in partnership with Sight for Surrey and the NHS. Trained volunteer Hearing Champions offer drop-in clinics at churches, community centres and GP surgeries across Surrey — providing battery replacement, re-tubing and general hearing aid maintenance. No appointment needed for most clinics.
For behind-the-ear NHS hearing aids only — not private or in-ear aids.
Your Local Hear Here Clinic can be found here.
🔗 cofeguildford.org.uk/hearhere
Surrey Coalition of Disabled People
A user-led organisation supporting disabled people across Surrey, including those with hearing and sensory impairments.
Sight for Surrey
Supports people with sight and hearing difficulties across Surrey, including dual sensory loss.
Lipreading
Association of Teachers of Lipreading to Adults (ATLA)Find qualified lipreading teachers and classes near you. Lipreading is a skill that can be learned — it makes a real difference.🔗 atla.org.uk
We also run our own lipreading classes — see our Managing Hearing Loss page for details.
Equipment & Products
Connevans A specialist supplier of assistive listening equipment, alerting devices, amplified telephones and more.🔗 connevans.com
RNID Shop Assistive devices, accessories and hearing loop equipment available to buy online.🔗 shop.rnid.org.uk
Tinnitus Support
Aldershot & District Tinnitus Support Group aldershottinnitus@outlook.com