Impact Report 2025
Over the past year, Bexley Deaf Centre has continued to provide essential support, advice and opportunities for Deaf people across the borough. Demand for our services increased again this year, reflecting growing awareness of our work and the ongoing need for accessible, Deaf-led support.
Our Year in a snapshot
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Job Club
47 hours of employment support to 7 clients this year.
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Hearing Aids
We supported 863 people with repairs, battery distribution and re-tubing
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British Sign Language classes
42 Students learning British Sign Language levels 1 & 2
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Lipreading Classes
We have delivered 40 hours of lipreading tuition to 12 clients
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Deaf Awareness Training
We have trained over 178 people including 60 female fire fighters for International Women’s Day.
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Home Visits
We visited 36 people in their homes to re-tube hearing aids and to deliver batteries
Hearing support services
Helping Deaf people remain independent and connected.
Hearing aid repairs
863 people supported with repairs, re-tubing and batteries.
Home visits
36 home visits carried out for essential hearing support.
Learning, skills and employment
Building confidence, communication and opportunity.
BSL classes
42 students enrolled across Levels 1 and 2.
Lipreading
40 hours delivered to 12 clients.
Job Club
3 people supported into work.
Deaf Awareness Training
We have trained over 178 people including 60 female fire fighters for International Women’s Day
Advocacy and information support
Advocacy and support
Over 145 advocacy requests supported, with more than 398 hours spent helping clients.
Information and advocacy enquiries
Help and guidance provided to 6,443 people via telephone and website enquiries.
Sport Project Planning and Consultancy
Bexley Disability Sports Steering Group Accessibility Strategy Sub-group BSL videos recorded for Bexley Council
sport and recreation
Deaf Pickleball
Deaf pickleball started in May 2024 and now has 18 members
Deaf Bowls
Deaf Bowls continued during the summer & has 12 regular participants
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