Deaf Support Team (DST) | Sensory and Complex Healthcare Needs Service | Inclusion and Wellbeing Service

East Neighbourhood Centre | 101 Niddrie Mains Road | Edinburgh | EH16 4DS 

Email: Helen.Pickett@ea.edin.sch.uk

Tel: +44 (131) 469 2850

Chris Mackintosh (Tues-Thurs)

Fiona MacDonald (Tues-Thurs)

Helen Johnston (Mon-Thurs)

John Hannan (FT)

Luke McRobbie (FT)

Meriel Sweetnam (Tues-Thurs)

Robin James (FT)

Beth Revuelta (Tues-Fri)

Catya Macduff (FT)

Gail Ferguson (FT)

Hazel Flanagan (FT)

Rose Henry (Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri)

Marina Mackenzie (Tues-Thurs)

The term ‘Hearing Impaired (HI)’ is outdated, and it is offensive to some. It is key that our language is respectful and inclusive.

The language we use speaks to our ethos and values. Our learners are not impaired. With the right support and appropriate adjustments, they are as capable as their hearing peers. That is what we are here for!

Unless otherwise stated, we use the term 'children' in the broadest sense, to include children and young people 0-18. We use the term ‘parent’ to refer to all parents and carers of children.

We cannot accept children on our caseload with normal hearing levels.

Please speak to your Support for Learning (SfL) teacher for further support.

If a child has tinnitus and other physical symptoms related to the ear/hearing then you should ask your GP to consider a referral to both Audiology and ENT.

If a child has tinnitus and mental health concerns then you should ask your GP to consider a referral to both Audiology and CAMHS.

We cannot accept children on our caseload with normal hearing levels.

Please speak to your Support for Learning (SfL) teacher for further support.

We cannot accept children on our caseload with normal hearing levels.

Please speak to your Support for Learning (SfL) teacher for further support.

• Mild: 21–40 dB HL

• Moderate: 41–70 dB HL

• Severe: 71–95 dB HL

• Profound: In excess of 95 dB HL