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Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in Bristol

Our vision is of a Bristol where everyone can participate in all aspects of life in the city, whatever their level of hearing. The majority of our staff and trustees are Deaf or Hard of Hearing themselves and we fully understand the impact of living with Hearing Loss. We can share experiences and provide practical information and advice on dealing with the challenges hearing loss brings.
We’re here for all Deaf or Hard of Hearing people in the Bristol area, as well as their friends and families. Professionals working in this field and anyone interested in finding out more about Hearing Loss are very welcome to contact us for information too. Please visit our What’s Happening pages or get in touch to find out more!
 

Bristol Deaf Art Group

Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People is pleased to share this wonderful video below featuring the members of the Bristol Deaf Art Group. They talk about their relationship with art and their experience over eight sessions, led by James Banks.

The group formed as a result of CfD’s Small Community Grant scheme, and we are so proud of the members for acquiring new skills in art, but also for the confidence they have developed to continue to be creative. The members talk about the impact that direct communication in BSL to learn a new skill has had on them.

The art group and various other activity groups which have formed from our grant scheme has shown us that direct communication in BSL, with new and familiar faces, is fundamental to the wellbeing of our community.

With thanks to Bristol City Council’s Impact Fund for their continued support with our activity groups.

*UPDATE* A message from the trustees and staff of CfD

As requested by the family, we are sharing details of the funeral and celebration of the life of Jo Stevens.
 
Jo’s funeral will be held at 12:00pm on Tuesday 8th September at Higher Ground Meadow, Hackney, Corscombe, Dorset DT2 0QN.
 
If you would like to attend the funeral and reception please contact Marcus by email no later than Friday 21st August, so that the family can plan refreshments.
 
Click here to see the tribute website, dedicated to the memory of Jo, for contact details and more information
 
CfD’s original message (dated: 23rd July 2026) is available here.

 

Coffee Morning, date and times: June – October 2026 

See more information about our upcoming coffee meet-ups for June – July and August – September.

Coffee Morning for hard of hearing people, dates and times: April 2026 – March 2027

Learn more about our upcoming coffee meet-up sessions for individuals who are hard of hearing.

 

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