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Hearing Loops

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We have installed a number of aids to communication - hearing loops - throughout our offices. The aim is to improve communication facilities for those who are hard of hearing. The use of a hearing loop system may be considered a reasonable adjustment for staff to make when meeting the needs of deaf or hard of hearing staff and visitors.

Permanent loops

These are permanently wired systems. If they are being used in meetings or seminars they may need to be booked in advance to ensure the right equipment is in place. Those located at reception desks are permanently switched on.

The table below shows the location of hearing loops in our buildings:

Table showing location of hearing loops

Building Name  

Location  
Shute End

Council Chamber

Committee Room 1

Payments counter - in reception
Public Libraries All library reception desks
Youth and Community Centres All centres
The Forge Reception counter
Lytham Court Reception counter
Professional Development Centre Main hall

 

Temporary loops

These are used in 1 to 1 meetings. They are hand-held and can easily be moved into a small interview room or office to help further reduce background noise. The table below shows the location of temporary loops in our buildings:

Table showing location of temporary loops

Building name 

Location 
Shute End                

Main reception desk

Planning/Building Control reception

Benefits section reception desk

The Forge                 

Available at reception for meeting rooms
Lytham Court Available at reception for meeting rooms
Waterford House Available at reception for meeting rooms

 

Portable loops

The Deaf Services Team at Wellington House have a portable loop system available. This system is useful for larger groups using rooms that don't have a permanent loop already fitted.

Contact us

For further information on the portable loop, or to book it, contact the Deaf Services Team.

If you experience problems using a loop system or if you are a visitor requiring a loop facility which is either not present or not working contact our Access Officer.