Courses

British Sign Language - Spennymoor

Are you interested in learning British Sign Language?  DDS are running a course for beginners

Where: Hartley Terrace, Spennymoor
Starts : Monday 15th May 2023
Time 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Please ensure you reserve your place to avoid disappointment!

Click here for more information about the course.

British Sign Language - Shildon

Are you interested in learning British Sign Language?  DDS are running a course for beginners

Where: Lilburn Close, Shildon
Starts : Monday 15th May 2023
Time 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Please ensure you reserve your place to avoid disappointment!

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British Sign Language - Stanley

Are you interested in learning British Sign Language? DDS are running a 12-week course for beginners.

Where: The Venue - Stanley
Starts: Thursday 16th February 2023

Time: 1:00pm until 3:00pm.

Please ensure you reserve your place to avoid disappointment. 

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British Sign Language - Shotton

Are you interested in learning British Sign Language?  DDS are running a course for beginners

Where: Alcote House - Shotton Colliery
Starts : Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Time 5:30PM to 7:30PM

Please ensure you reserve your place to avoid disappointment!

Groups

Summer Walks are back for 2023

Our Summer Walks programme is now underway. 

Click here to download our Summer Walks 2023 leaflet

Click here to download the full programme

Cochlear Implant Friendship Group

A new social/support group for those with Cochlear Implant.

Our CI Groups normally have a  representative from Advanced Bionics present to answer any questions you may have.

The date for our next Cochlear Implant Friendship Group will be published shortly

Cochlear Implant Friendship Group

Where: Horden Social Welfare
Starts: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Click here for more information about the group.

Lip Reading Groups

  • Are you having difficulties following conversations?
  • Is your hearing loss causing problems at home or at work?
  • D you feel isolated even in the family unit?
  • Would you like to improve your communication skills?
  • Would you like to meet others in the same situation, in a freindly supportive atmosphere?

If you can answer yes to any of the above, we look forward to seeing you at one of our Local Community Support Groups.

Please see our help & support for details of current group

Seated Yoga Groups

Did you know that Yoga can have many health benefits including:

  • Lower blood pressure
  • Increased circulation
  • Lower cholesterol
  • Improvement in your balance and coordination
  • Helps you to relax

If you have hearing a hearing loss and would like to reserve your place please contact us.

Seated Yoga Group - Spennymoor

Where: Spennymoor Town Hall
Starts: Tuesday 25th April
Time: 1:00PM to 2:00PM

Seated Yoga Group - Bishop Auckland

Where: 4 Clocks Centre
Starts: Tuesday 25th April
Time: 2:45pm to 3:45pm

Parents Group

A new social/support group for parents of children who have a speech or hearing impediment. 

Learn Makaton and BSL.

Meet other parents in a similar situation, share knowledge on how you cope, and ask those questions you would like to have answered. 

A group will be starting in Stanley shortly watch this space for further details