Northumberland Sensory Services - BID Services

05/11/2026

Health Watch Northumberland would like to hear from you!

Health Watch Northumberland would like to hear your experience of getting support with your NHS hearing aids. This could be at local RNID drop-in clinics, getting replacement batteries from your local GP or health centre, or contacting audiology at the Freeman hospital. If you have faced barriers to support, we would like to hear about it.

All feedback will remain anonymous.

Please use the following link to access the survey -

28/10/2026

Learn some BSL Halloween signs with us! 🎃

Get into the spooky spirit and help us to make this special occasion inclusive for all deaf children 💙

If you're wanting to learn more British Sign Language, we recently added 15 new videos to our BSL Dictionary which can be found by visiting our Information Library! https://www.bid.org.uk/resources/bsl-dictionary/

Please note, our tutors are from the West Midlands and so signs may vary depending on your region! 🙂

28/10/2026

27/10/2026

❄️ BID Services Northumberland at the Winter Warmer Event ❄️

Looking for a friendly chat, local information and support this winter?

The BID Services Northumberland team will be attending the Winter Warmer – Ageing Well in Ponteland event, where we'll be available to provide advice and information about sensory loss, vision and hearing support, assistive technology, rehabilitation services, and maintaining independence.

Pop along for a cuppa, meet local organisations, and find out more about the health, wellbeing and social opportunities available in your community.

📅 Monday 2nd November 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:30pm
📍 Merton Hall, Ponteland, NE20 9PX

✅ Free event
✅ All ages welcome
✅ Tea, coffee and information available

We look forward to seeing you there!

21/10/2026

One for the professionals! Remember this fantastic Thriving Together Northumberland networking event is taking place TODAY at Stannington Village Hall, from 1-3pm.

It's a great opportunity to help share all the good work happening in the voluntary and community sector in Northumberland!

We hope to see you there 😀

16/10/2026

Everyone has the right to feel safe, respected and included.
If you experience or witness a hate crime, you can speak to your local BID Services team. Across our services, we're here to listen, provide support and help you understand your reporting options.

You don't have to face it alone.

https://speakoutspace.co.uk/

14/10/2026

Just a reminder about this fantastic event today!

🌟 We're excited to be attending the Ageing Well Information Fair! 🌟

📅 Wednesday 14th October
🕙 10:00am to 2:00pm
📍 Corn Exchange (Ground Floor), Morpeth Town Hall

BID Services will be joining a fantastic range of local organisations at this free community event, and we'd love for you to come along and say hello!

Whether you're looking for support with sight loss, hearing loss, assistive technology, communication, or simply want to find out what services are available in Northumberland, our team will be on hand for a friendly chat.

There will also be lots of other organisations offering information, advice, and support to help older people, families, and carers stay healthy, safe, independent, and connected this winter.

✨ Come and discover what's available in your local area.
✨ Ask questions and get advice.
✨ Meet local services all in one place.

The event is free to attend, with refreshments available for a small charge.

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

🌟 We're excited to be attending the Ageing Well Information Fair! 🌟

📅 Wednesday 14th October
🕙 10:00am to 2:00pm
📍 Corn Exchange (Ground Floor), Morpeth Town Hall

BID Services will be joining a fantastic range of local organisations at this free community event, and we'd love for you to come along and say hello!

Whether you're looking for support with sight loss, hearing loss, assistive technology, communication, or simply want to find out what services are available in Northumberland, our team will be on hand for a friendly chat.

There will also be lots of other organisations offering information, advice, and support to help older people, families, and carers stay healthy, safe, independent, and connected this winter.

✨ Come and discover what's available in your local area.
✨ Ask questions and get advice.
✨ Meet local services all in one place.

The event is free to attend, with refreshments available for a small charge.

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

12/10/2026

🌟 We're excited to be attending the Ageing Well Information Fair! 🌟

📅 Wednesday 14th October
🕙 10:00am to 2:00pm
📍 Corn Exchange (Ground Floor), Morpeth Town Hall

BID Services will be joining a fantastic range of local organisations at this free community event, and we'd love for you to come along and say hello!

Whether you're looking for support with sight loss, hearing loss, assistive technology, communication, or simply want to find out what services are available in Northumberland, our team will be on hand for a friendly chat.

There will also be lots of other organisations offering information, advice, and support to help older people, families, and carers stay healthy, safe, independent, and connected this winter.

✨ Come and discover what's available in your local area.
✨ Ask questions and get advice.
✨ Meet local services all in one place.

The event is free to attend, with refreshments available for a small charge.

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙