Tayside Deaf Association

	Social work service and equipment
	We provide a social work service to Deaf deafened and hard of hearing people of all ages and their families and carers. The service is provided on behalf of Dundee City, Angus and Perth & Kinross Councils. The team consists of four workers: three qualified social workers and a social work assistant All workers have British Sign Language qualifications and Deaf Awareness certificates, one has trained as a lay counsellor for tinnitus.
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	The team have all worked in the field of deafness for many years and have a range of experience and depth of knowledge about all aspects of deafness, the difficulties people may have and the solutions they need. What the social workers do? Help with emotional and practical problems associated with deafness Work with families of deaf and hard of hearing children		The administrator Tayside Deaf Association 36 Roseangle, Dundee, DD1 4LY Tel.: 01382 221124 ; Fax: 01382 200025; Text: 01382 227052 Email: mail@taysidedeaf.org.uk
	Help Deaf people who have social or emotional problems which might not be because they are deaf. The social workers’ have understanding of BSL, Deaf culture and community which allows them to work directly with Deaf people about their problems. Support Deaf people who have difficulties with understanding written English and who need communication support with other agencies e.g. Job Centre, council departments. We work closely with the Communication Support Service to arrange appropriate communication support.
	How do we do it? You can refer yourself, but we also get referrals from family and friends, audiologists, social workers, health visitors, GPs etc. After you are referred the social worker allocated your case will make a home visit for an initial assessment. Then we can provide: Advice, support, counselling; Access, liaison with, and advice to other services Communication support and advocacy Equipment (through referral to appropriate agencies) and benefits advice Welfare Benefits checks and support with applying Assessment of carer’s needs Priority is given to those in greatest need and at most risk. If you wish to contact us to discuss your situation there is a duty social worker available every weekday 9.30 -12.00 and 2-4.30. If you wish to come into the office it is best to contact us to book an appointment.

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