If you have immediate concerns about the safety of a child you should get in contact straight away, using the numbers below:
020 7641 4000 (9am to 5pm weekdays) Access to Children's Services Team
or
020 7641 2388 (outside of these times) - Emergency Duty Team
The Cochlear Implanted Children's Support Group
The CICS Group - cicsgroup.org.uk - was set up to help families, wherever they are, whose children are so deaf that they do not derive sufficient benefit from conventional hearing aids. The vast majority of these children will be suitable for a cochlear implant, a surgically implanted device that, with the right support, and assuming they have no other significant disabilities, will enable them to learn to listen and to develop intelligible speech.
Established in 1993 and registered as a charity in May 2003, CICS is an entirely voluntary group run by parents who recognise that there is no one approach that will suit all children. The Group is independent and relies entirely on donations, grants, and fundraising efforts to cover expenses.
CICS is the only national voluntary charity for families considering a cochlear implant for their deaf child, and for those already implanted.
Please note - this address is purely postal - our events are advertised to members and take place in various locations
Other Details
Costs
Details
This is a group for members. Membership is free. Members must either have a child who uses a cochlear implant or be undergoing assessment for a cochlear implant.
Availability
Referral required
No
Referral Details
This is a group for members. Members must either have a child who uses a cochlear implant or be undergoing assessment for a cochlear implant
Other notes
CICS is the only national voluntary charity for families considering a cochlear implant for their deaf child, and for those already implanted.
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