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Cochlear Implanted Children’s Support Group - CICS

Address:
PO Box 28843,
Richmond upon Thames,
London,
SW13 0WY
E-mail: info@cicsgroup.org.uk
Telephone: 020 8876 8605
Website: https://www.cicsgroup.org.uk/
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Description

Who we are:

The Cochlear Implanted Children’s Support Group (CICS) was set up in 1993 to help families whose children would benefit from being fitted with a cochlear implant.

CICS is run by volunteers and parents who recognise that “there is no one approach that will suit all children”.

 It is the only national voluntary charity for families who’s:

  • child already has a cochlear implant and
  • for those considering a cochlear implant for their deaf child

 

What we do:

We offer first-hand experience of the difference that cochlear implantation can make to the lives of deaf children and their families.

We can help with issues that surround life for a child that has or is being considered for a cochlear implant.

We aim to provide advice and support pre and post implantation through peer support.

  • Offer contact, information and support based on first-hand experience
  • Put families in touch with others who have relevant experiences to share, eg cause of deafness, additional needs, method of communication, educational provision
  • Provide a quarterly newsletter
  • Organise a regular information day
  • Arrange social events for the whole family
  • Organise activity weekends
  • Host a members’ Facebook page
  • Liaise with other organisations helping deaf children
  • Provide links with other groups as well as adult CI users and some overseas families
  • Raise awareness of cochlear implants
  • Take part in campaigns and research

 

 

For parents:

The group offers parents opportunities to:

  • Learn from others who have faced the same issues
  • Gain support and strength by sharing experiences

 

For Young people:

Many young cochlear implant users are now in mainstream education and may be the only deaf student in their school. Attending CICS events helps children and teenagers:

  • Meet others who face the same challenges
  • Share ideas on coping in the hearing world
  • Feel less isolated
  • Make new friends

Record Last Updated on: 25/10/2018

Local Offer

Description

CICS is an entirely voluntary organisation run by parents whose children have cochlear implants. 

Other Details

Costs

Membership is free
CIS is independent and relies entirely on donations, grants, and fundraising to cover expenses.
Fundraising events may have costs associated with them

Who is eligible?

CICS is a group for members.

All members must either:

  • have a child who uses a cochlear implant or
  • Have a child who is being assessed for a cochlear implant

How to Get Here

Our events are advertised to members and take place in various locations. 

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