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WELCOME TO DSN
DSN is the service provider organisation for people with sensory loss (VI, HI & DB) in the county of Cheshire and the surrounding areas. These services are delivered under contract for Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Flintshire, Wrexham, Sefton, Rochdale, Stockport and Bradford Councils.
We provide a range of services - Social Care Support, Youth Clubs, advice/ assistance with managing your sensory loss & BSL Interpreters, Training, Supported Housing and Day Services. Each of our centres are placed within easy access of the local town centre & offer a friendly & supportive environment for you to discuss your support & equipment needs.
*The word Deaf (with a capital ‘D’) is used to denote individuals whose first language is British Sign Language (BSL), whilst the term D/deaf refers to everyone with a hearing loss: Deaf, deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and Deafblind.
As a proactive member of the Disability Confident scheme, DSN guarantees to interview all applicants with a disability, should they meet the person sp...
Long service staff who totted up a total of 85 years of service for DSN were thanked at our recent staff development day. DSN CEO Bob Birchall handed...
Jack was referred to the organisation via his DWP Job Coach, to participate in a 6 week Work Experience placement. This was quickly followed by a wo...
DSN s, Youth Vibe provide a service for young people 8-19years linked to deafness, members could be Deaf, Hearing impaired, friends, siblings or Chi...
Laura Jones Being a Senior Officer at DSN What role I work in how long I ve been with the organisation I am now Senior Officer, but I starte...
A youth group for D/deaf people and their friends has been nominated for a national award. Youth Vibe, which is run by Cheshire-based charity Deafn...
Karen Pane Support Worker at DSN I was first attracted to working at DSN because as a Deaf BSL user myself I felt this would be a great place t...
Deafness Support Network has provided us with some Youth Vibe case studies. Read below to find out more about what it's like to live with hearing disa...
Deafness Support Network's Youth Vibe young leaders have been busy designing and presenting Deaf Awareness Workshops. This month The Proud Trust whic...
With 1 in 4 people experiencing a mental health problem this year alone, if a colleague says they re fine, they might not be. To really find out, ask...
A world where people with sensory loss can communicate effectively and live healthy, independent and fulfilling lives.
Providing Services for Deaf People across Cheshire & surrounding areas.
DSN is committed to provide a learning, working and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members are respected, and which is free from discrimination, prejudice, intimidation and all forms of harassment including bullying.
This policy means that all service users, staff, volunteers and trustees of DSN have the right to receive a service or work in an environment free from discrimination, prejudice and all forms of harassment or bullying.
List of all the benefits that Deafness Support Network are offering their employees. Benefits may vary depending on role, location and length of service.
I love DSN's values and ethos which puts deaf people at the heart of all they do. I gain a great deal of satisfaction from matching volunteers to roles that enables them to share their existing skills.
— Carol Berry
I have been working for DSN for 14yrs now, an enjoy working here immensely, staff and management are extremely friendly, approachable and supportive, it really is a nice place to work.
— Sonia Fitzpatrick
What attracted me to DSN was knowing how supportive everyone is within work and also he training & development is brilliant. I was trained so quickly and felt this had helped to improve my line of work.
— Lizzie Wakefield
It is an honour and a privilege to be a trustee at such an important and well run charity.
— Ben Colman
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