Deaf duty sessions

If you are Deaf and a BSL user we have weekly sessions where you can call in for advice and information.

Deaf Duty Sessions

Help is available for you and your family, friends or carers if you are Deaf/blind or blind/deaf, and are a British Sign Language user. We have a specialist Social Worker with Deaf People who has fluent signing skills and is here to help you. Advice and information is available on a wide range of issues and we can liaise with other agencies and support services on your behalf. We can also tell you about services such as interpreting for BSL users, lipspeaking and Deafblind communicator.

You can call in any Monday afternoon between 1pm and 4.30pm, or Wednesday morning between 9.30am to 1pm at Stockport Direct Centre, Fred Perry House, Edward Street, Stockport SK1 3XE for help and advice. No appointment is needed but you will be seen on a 'first come, first served' basis.

Interpreting service

If you are resident in Stockport you can book a sign language interpreter to help you to communicate with local organisations such as Employment, Health or Education but please ensure that they will take responsibility for meeting the cost. Interpreters are in great demand and may not be available immediately so please give at least one weeks notice. To book a sign language interpreter, please contact the RNID Interpreting Service.

Useful contacts

Stockport Council - Deaf Duty Sessions
Address: Stockport Direct Centre, Fred Perry House, Piccadilly, Stockport SK1 3XE
Minicom: 0161 474 1019
Fax: 0161 476 3521
Phone: 0161 218 1220

RNID Communication Services
Address: Aeroworks, 5 Adair Street, Manchester M1 2NQ
Minicom: 0161 276 2308
Fax: 0161 276 2328
Phone: 0161 276 2307
Email: csumanchester@rnid.org.uk
Type Talk: 18001 0161 242 2368 (deaf user)
Type Talk: 18002 0161 242 2368 (hearing user)