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The Angus See Hear Steering Group is keen to hear from anyone with a suitable project and official groups or organisations working in the county can apply for See Hear funds of up to £3000.

Local people with hearing or sight loss have told See Hear about the things they feel can improve their quality of life

Any proposed projects should be able to show that they can meet one or more of these needs: Clearer information about what to do post diagnosis – highlighting available support and how to access it; Increasing public awareness about living with sensory impairment and how to improve communication with people who have hearing or sight loss; Better signage in public areas (including larger lettering); Sight loss/hearing loss awareness raising sessions for various staff and agencies; More drop-in support services in more rural areas.

The criteria also include Information and awareness-raising for families that include someone who has started to use a hearing aid; Improved information sharing about existing support and services for people with hearing or sight loss, including non-digital information and increased availability of British Sign Language interpreting and opportunities for young people with hearing or sight loss to meet together. Groups or organisations wanting to apply must complete an application by October 28, details by emailing [email protected].