Living Well With Hearing Loss
Description
Hearing loss can make it difficult to take part in conversations. It can make it hard to carry on doing the things you enjoy such as going to the theatre or cinema. It can make carrying out your job much harder. This can in turn lead to feelings of isolation and depression. This course explores the issues that hearing loss can cause and suggests strategies for overcoming them. Please note that this course is delivered in spoken and written English and not BSL. Please read the full description in 'More details' below before completing your enrolment.
More information
Topics included in this workshop:
Hearing loss in work and social situations - strategies to avoid feeling left out/ ways to support someone with hearing loss
Assertiveness for people with hearing loss - explaining the issues and asking for the adjustments you need
Assistive equipment that might help
Explanation/ demonstration of how lipreading work and how we can improve it
Further sources of help and support
Can I join late?
No, one day workshop
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in finding out more about how to live well with a hearing loss. It is intended for adults with an acquired hearing loss and those who would like to support a family member or colleague with hearing loss. Please note that this course is delivered in spoken and written English and not BSL.
Please contact us in advance if you think you may need additional communication support in our class
Do I need prior knowledge or experience?
No.
How will I learn?
Communicative, interactive activities, designed to promote active participation.
How will my progress be assessed?
This is a non-accredited course. You will be assessed informally by your tutor during classroom activities. There will be regular opportunities to review your progress.
Is there an external qualification?
No, this is an non-accredited course.
What can I do next?
Tutor will advise on suitable progression at the end of the course.
What do I need to bring?
Spectacles and hearing aids if worn. A pen and notebook would be useful, and a hand held mirror suitable for watching yourself speak. You may wish to bring a file to save any handouts
Are there any extra costs?
No, Tutor will discuss what material is needed for the course.
Is there work between sessions?
No, this is a one off workshop. Tutor will discuss homework requirements for longer courses you may wish to enrol on.
For further information, please contact:
The Kentwood Centre on 020 8659 7976 or the Poverest Centre on 01689 822886 or use enquiries@baec.ac.uk
Course Summary
Code: C04576
Starting: Friday 28 March 2025
Location: Poverest Centre
Tutor: Lisa Cox
Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)
Time: 12:30
Cost: Free Outreach
Time and duration
Start Date: 28 March 2025
Start Time: 12:30
Day: Friday Afternoon
End Time: 15:30
Total Weeks: 1
Location
Poverest Centre
Poverest Road
Orpington
Kent
BR5 2DQ