UPDATE: In light of the current circumstances surrounding Coronavirus please check directly with the lip reading class providers on the latest meeting dates.
Lip reading plays an important role in building the confidence of people with a hearing loss who have been struggling to follow conversations during social
occasions or at work.
It can help people 'fill in the gaps' of speech they’re not hearing clearly by showing the lip shapes, gestures and facial movements, which can give vital visual clues about what is being said.
There are a series of local lip reading classes across the region run by Suffolk Hearing Advisory Service and Norfolk County Council.
Below we have compiled a list of local lip reading classes available across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Please note that these classes may be subject to change, booking is also essential so we recommend that you call the appropriate organisation to confirm details.
Suffolk Hearing Advisory Service
You will learn to observe lip patterns, movements of the tongue, jaw and facial expressions. Gradually you will be able to put them all together enabling you to interpret what is being said.
Available to people of all ages you can learn at your own pace and be supported to achieve your goals. You and your teacher will set your own individual learning plan and regularly review your progress.
By the end of your course you and your teacher will be able to clearly see how much you have achieved. You will be able to understand your learning journey and celebrate your success.
Where the group meets
Town
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Address
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Day & Time
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Beccles
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The Library,
Blyburgate,
Beccles, NR34 9TB
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Thursday 10am-12pm
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Bury St Edmunds
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Deaf Centre,
28 Northgate Street,
Bury St Edmunds,
IP33 1HY
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Monday 2pm-4pm
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Hadleigh
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The Ansell Centre,
Market Place,
Hadleigh, IP7 5DL
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Tuesday 10:15am-12:15pm
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Ipswich
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Suffolk House,
2 Wharfedale Road,
Ipswich, IP1 4JP
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Wednesday 10am - 12pm
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Lowestoft
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Lowestoft & District Deaf Society,
Blackheath Road,
Lowestoft, NR33 7JG
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Friday 10am - 12pm
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Woodbridge
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The Library,
New Street,
Woodbridge, IP12 1DT
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Wednesday 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Price:
£7.50 per session or £6.00 for concessions (65+ or any disability or work related benefit claimants)
How to find out more
Contact the group's organiser, Maria Waller, on 01473 286060 or maria.waller@hhas.org.uk to find out more and check availability.
Norfolk County Council
The course consists of 3 terms of 9 weeks and all sessions are classroom based.
Throughout the course you will be taught by a variety of teaching methods including demonstrations, listening practice, practical working in groups/pairs, discussions and demonstrations of practical equipment that can help in a variety of situation
Dates and locations
Location
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Address
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Course start dates
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Aylsham
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Jubilee Family Centre,
Aylsham,
Norwich, NR11 6JQ
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2021 DATES TBC
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Dereham
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Breckland Business Centre,
St Withburga Lane,
Dereham, NR19 1FD
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2021 DATES TBC
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Norwich
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Adelaide Street Health Centre,
19 Adelaide St,
Norwich, NR2 4JL
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2021 DATES TBC
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New Victory Hall,
88 Street Hill,
Norwich, NR12 8XG
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2021 DATES TBC
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Wensum Lodge,
169 King St,
Norwich, NR1 1QW
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2021 DATES TBC
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Sprowston Diamond Centre,
School Lane,
Norwich NR7 8TR
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2021 DATES TBC
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Click here for information regarding specific days and times for each course and to book your place.
Freqently asked questions