Little Ears Matter works alongside the wider community of organisations supporting deaf children, children with hearing loss and their families.

There are many excellent charities and specialist organisations offering additional information, advice, resources and support. We encourage families to explore these services alongside the support they receive from Little Ears Matter.

For example, the National Deaf Children’s Society provides UK-wide information, advice, a helpline and support for children with all levels and types of hearing loss, while The Elizabeth Foundation provides specialist support particularly focused on deaf babies and preschool children and their families. 

Local Support in Birmingham

Families can also access specialist support from organisations working with deaf and hard-of-hearing children and young people locally.

• BID — based at Birmingham’s Deaf Cultural Centre, BID runs activities for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and young people, including a youth club, holiday activities and a parenting group.
• Deaf World — a Birmingham charity supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing young people aged 11–25, with opportunities focused on confidence, independence, education, training, social activities and transition into adulthood.