Cochlear Implanted Children’s Support Group - CICS

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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

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Training and Experience

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

Local Offer Age Bands
Early Years and Pregnancy 0-4
Primary 4 -10
Secondary 11-14
Preparing for Adulthood 14-18
Young Adults 18 - 25
Parents and Carers
SEN Provision Type
  • Specialist

Who to contact

Telephone
020 8876 8605 020 8876 8605
E-mail
info@cicsgroup.org.uk
Website
www.cicsgroup.org.uk/
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Where to go

Address
PO Box 28843
Richmond upon Thames
London
Postcode

SW13 0WY

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Venue Notes

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

Other details

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

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

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