Hospital – Patient Befriending Service

Hospital – Patient Befriending Service

Patient Befriending Service The Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, working in partnership with The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People are providing BSL video befriending calls for all BSL users staying in hospital. Feedback tells us hospital stays can be esp...

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COVID-19

COVID-19

COVID-19 UPDATE: – 16th July 2020 NEW Walk-in Testing Centre A new COVID-19 walk-to testing facility has opened for people living or working within walking distance of the Bridge Street Community Centre, Rider Street, in the LS9 7BQ postcode area of ...

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Leeds City Council – Regent Street Flyover

Leeds City Council – Regent Street Flyover

Dear Community, We are writing to tell you about upcoming works taking place on the A64(M) Inner Ring Road, and A61 Regent Street. The work will focus on rebuilding the rapidly deteriorating Regent Street flyover. The condition of the flyover means it now need...

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Crochet Club

Crochet Club

Learn how to crochet during a 6 week course! All abilities welcome! When? Every Thursday 1:30-3pm, starting from 27th February 2020 Where? The Centre, St Mary’s Street, Leeds, LS9 7DP All equipment provided! Café open for drinks and snacks! Transport can be...

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Patient Safety Alert – Risk of harm

Patient Safety Alert – Risk of harm

Patient Safety Alert – Risk of harm to babies and children from coin/button batteries in hearing aids and other hearing devices   NHS England and NHS Improvement recently issued a National Patient Safety Alert relating to the risk of harm to babies and...

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Christmas Friendship Cafe

Christmas Friendship Cafe

Saturday 7th December from 2pm till 4pm. at The Centre St Marys Street Leeds LS9 7DP Free glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. All welcome. our wonderful Evin will be your Host  

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How to find us

How to find us

We have finally moved into our new home at St Mary’s Street We are open for booking medical appointments. When we are fully open we will announce it here. How to get there by Bus 16, 49, 50 & 50A. When you arrive either by car or on foot, please pres...

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UK national eye health and hearing study: case for investment

UK national eye health and hearing study: case for investment

6 August 2019 Source: UKNEHS UK’s first vision and hearing survey aims to capture vital data on UK issues A lack of accurate data is contributing to a £58billion bill for vision and hearing loss in the UK, according to a report published today that calls on...

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DEX – BBQ Day, Sat 13th July 2019

DEX – BBQ Day, Sat 13th July 2019

            When: Saturday 13th July Time: 11am till 4pm Where: Here! The Leeds Society For Deaf and Blind People The Centre St Mary’s Street Leeds LS9 7DP Contact: contact@dex.org.uk

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Repair Clinics

Repair Clinics

How to get your hearing aid repaired A hearing aid is a small and sophisticated piece of equipment and like any other electrical item it can require repair, maintenance or adjustments.  This should be carried out every 6 months. Aftercare and repairs are avai...

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