The National Children's Deaf Society (NCDS) is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for every deaf child. We provide free impartial and unbiased information to families, empowering them to make informed choices for their child.

NDCS provides information on all aspects of childhood deafness and hearing loss including:

  • education
  • audiology
  • benefits
  • technology
  • communication
  • additional needs
  • parenting

NDCS support families from initial diagnosis to adulthood across education, health and social care in a range of ways including through a Freephone Helpline, Family Officers, specialist advisors, publications, family events and web forums, from initial diagnosis to adulthood.

Useful information

  • find out more information about how NDCS can support them and to view our extensive range of publications
  • families can also make contact through the NDCS Freephone Helpline on 0808 800 8880, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or live chat
  • feaf children and young people can access information, share their experiences and have fun at www.buzz.org.uk.

NDCS also produces a range of support for professionals working in education, health and social care to ensure they have the knowledge, skills and experience to support deaf children and their families.

  • professionals looking for more information on the support offered can visit the NDCS website

Membership of NDCS is free and allows families and professionals full access to our website and regular email updates on our work.

NDCS uses the term ‘deaf' to mean all types of hearing loss, including unilateral deafness and temporary deafness such as glue ear. We support all deaf children and young people, regardless of their level of deafness, how they communicate or what technical aids they use.