About Hear for Norfolk
About Us
Assisting people throughout Norfolk
At Hear for Norfolk, our mission is to extend a helping hand to individuals across Norfolk facing hearing loss challenges. Through our tailored support, compassionate services, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of our community, we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of those in need.
Join us in our journey to provide essential assistance, foster communication, and enhance the quality of life for all individuals throughout Norfolk that experience hearing loss.
Our History
Founded in 1898
Founded over a century ago, Hear for Norfolk has a rich history of dedicated service to the community. From its inception, the charity has been committed to enhancing the lives of individuals facing hearing challenges in Norfolk and beyond.
Over the years, Hear for Norfolk has evolved to meet the changing needs of people with all degrees of hearing loss, offering vital support, resources, and advice and information to empower individuals to lead fulfilling and connected lives.
With a deep-rooted commitment to compassion and inclusivity, Hear for Norfolk continues to make a lasting impact on those affected by hearing loss.
"Very happy with the service and explanation given and for answering all my questions."
Our Values
The values we strive to uphold
INCLUSIVITY
We believe in making our services available and accessible to anyone who needs them. We believe in staff having the ownership of the services we provide and be empowered to proactively make improvements in their areas of work.
INTEGRITY
We believe in treating people with respect by being open, honest and trustworthy. We believe in transparency, accountability, recognising our limitations and in strict adherence to confidentiality.
RESPONSIVENESS
We believe in a safe, timely, effective, efficient and flexible modus operandi. We believe in responding promptly to the changes in need of our service users, as well as the changes required within the organisation to ensure we maintain a high-quality provision.
RESOURCEFULNESS
We believe in finding effective solutions to solve problems, in accessing the need to enable us to find ‘a way to help’. We believe in planning in accordance with resources available, working as a team and in a collaborative way with other organisations.
Message from the CEO
Here for the people of Norfolk
As the CEO of Hear for Norfolk, I am proud to lead an organisation dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of people with hearing loss, their families and carers. Our charity is committed to enhancing emotional well-being, fostering communication, and improving the quality of life for those facing hearing and communication challenges. Through our services and projects we provide accessible and reliable support, practical assistance, advice, information and resources to empower individuals to navigate hearing loss with confidence.
At Hear for Norfolk, we understand that hearing loss goes beyond a physical condition; it can impact one’s ability to connect with others and maintain independence. Our help and assistance address practical aspects of hearing loss and create a supportive community where individuals feel understood and valued.
By supporting us, you join an organisation that is dynamic, aware and responsive to people’s needs, and staff who are empathetic, professional and have a ‘can do’ attitude. Together, we can make a real difference. Thank you for being part of our journey towards a more inclusive future for people with hearing loss, their families and carers.
