Welcome to

Walthew House

We are a local charity providing practical and emotional support for people in Stockport living with sight or hearing loss.

How we can help you

Advocacy & Information

Our advocacy and Information service supports D/deaf, hard of hearing, blind, those with sight loss and those with dual sensory loss in Stockport to have equitable access to health and social care services.

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Activities, Classes and Events

We have a weekly timetable of regular events, we also run workshops at certain times in the year and there are annual events.

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Resource Centre

The resource centre is here to help people with sight and/or hearing loss learn about assistive equipment that could support and promote their independence. We can provide information and demonstrate a wide range of specialist equipment for people with a sensory loss.

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Training and Raising Awareness

We provide a range a training and awareness raising activities for professionals, people with sight and/or hearing loss and their families, friends and carers.

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Room Hire

Walthew House serves as a community building, with many different groups and organisations meeting here on a regular basis. We provide affordable room hire for training, meetings, conferences and more, with a variety of different sized rooms.

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A Warm Welcome

from our Chair of Trustees and our Deaf Services Lead

Our Impact

People supported weekly

Weekly Helpdesk Enquiries

Years Established

Independently Funded

Testimonials

See what others have to say about Walthew House

The audiologist was very good, he explained the procedure thoroughly. Anyone having trouble with their ears get in touch with Walthew House.

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Ruth Bradburn

Excellent advisory and resource centre offering support, information, recreational activities and equipment for deaf and blind people.

Michael Harrison

I enjoy going to Walthew House every Monday with me being partially sighted & being deaf also it is company for me with me living on my own.

Rosemary Garner

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Walthew House - Stockport's Centre for the Deaf and Blind

Walthew House is an independent charity supporting people in Stockport who have sight or hearing loss

Walthew House - Stockport's Centre for the Deaf and Blind

1 week ago

Do you use the Access to Work scheme? The Government is planning reforms to Access to Work. RNIB want to make sure some of the most expensive aspects of the scheme – including support workers – are protected, whatever the outcome of these reforms. Your experience could help us show MPs and decision-makers why Access to Work is essential and should continue to fund the current support available through the scheme. If you are blind or partially sighted and use Access to Work, please complete our short survey: What's your experience of Access to Work? – Fill in form If you need support to complete this form, please call RNIB on 0303 123 9999 anytime from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and we'll be happy to help. You can also contact us by email at campaigns@rni#AccessToWorkc#RNIBW#equityIB#campaign #campaign ... See MoreSee Less

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Walthew House - Stockport's Centre for the Deaf and Blind

1 week ago

❌❌❌ CANCELLATION ❌❌❌Unfortunately, we have had to cancel our Tech Support Drop-in Session on Thursday 21st May. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Our next session will be on Thursday 18th June, 12.00pm - 2.00pm. If you need any tech support before our next session, please visit the below sessions:▪️Bredbury Library (George Ln, SK6 1DJ): Mondays 11 am - 12 noon.▪️Offerton Library (Mallowdale Rd, SK2 5NX): Thursdays 1 pm - 2 pm.▪️Bramhall Library (Bramhall Ln S, SK7 2DU): Thursdays 2 pm - 3 pm.▪️Cheadle Library (23 Ashfield Rd, SK8 1BB): Fridays 10:30 am - 11:30 am.▪️Age UK Stockport Hub (2 Castle St, Edgeley, SK3 9AB): Mondays 10 am - 12 pm, Wednesdays 12 pm - 2 pm, Thursdays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.▪️Stopford House (Piccadilly, SK1 3XE): Thursdays 10 am - 12 noon (DigiKnow Databank). ... See MoreSee Less

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How you can help us...

We require help with a range of activities, if you would like to volunteer your time please get in touch:

Fundraising

There are a range of ways that you can raise money for Walthew House. Please click this link to go to the Fundraising Page for more information.

Volunteer For Us

Walthew House relies on its volunteers and welcomes your financial support or contribution as a volunteer. Please click here for more information.

Donate

Support us with a donation.

Wherever there is a human need, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference

Kevin Heath

Come and say hello!

Walthew House is open Monday – Thursday between 9:00am and 4:00pm.

Our Resource Centre is open Monday – Wednesday between 10:00am and 2:30pm and appointments can be made by contacting 0161 480 2612 or admin@walthewhouse.org.uk.

Staff are contactable Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm.