At Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, we understand that deafness and hearing loss affect so much more than just someone’s ability to hear.

Invisible and often isolating, hearing loss can affect every aspect of someone’s life, from their independence and relationships to their sense of safety and mental health.

That is why, in 1982, we began training our highly skilled assistance dogs and now offer a range of other peer support services, too. Through these clever canines and personalised support, people living with deafness and hearing loss can rebuild connection, companionship and confidence that transforms lives. 

Anyone, at any age, can begin to have issues with their hearing. Although technology like hearing aids can help, we know that the solution to living well with hearing loss is not one size fits all.

So, we empower each person who comes to us to find the solutions that work for them by:

• Creating carefully matched hearing dog partnerships
• Providing emotional and practical support, information, and guidance
• Collaborating with other organisations to improve policies, encourage best practice, and raise public awareness of deafness and hearing loss.