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Congleton Talking Newspaper
Community group in Congleton
Free to use
There is no charge.
A weekly audio recording of the Congleton Chronicle and other local news, posted on a USB stick to listeners who cannot read print. The playing equipment can be borrowed.
Cost
- Free to use.
- Ask whether there is a cost to join or for each session.
At a glance
- Meets
- Weekly recording posted to listeners
- Who it’s for
- People who cannot read print
- Run by
- Congleton Talking Newspaper
Service details
- Age Band
- Adults (18+); Older People (65+)
- Age Range
- 5-65+
- Is a referral required?
- No
- Accepted referral methods
- Self referral; Via GP or Health Professional; Via Adult Social Care; Via Voluntary Agencies; Via Local Area Coordinators
- Additional Referral Information
- Referral can also be from a friend or relative.
- Eligibility criteria
- The Talking Newspaper can be supplied to all print disabled persons. People with a visual impairment can be referred directly and people with all other forms of print disablement should be referred by the Social Prescriber at their G.P.s.
- Provides support to
- People with dementia; People with mental health difficulties; Older people; People with physical disabilities; People with sensory impairment; People with an acquired brain injury
- Areas covered in Cheshire East
- Alsager; Congleton; Holmes Chapel
- Service operates in the following neighbouring local authorities
- Operates Nationally
- How is the service provided?
- Post
- Additional information on how service is provided
- Weekly recording on a USB stick is sent out to the listener. Equipment to play the USB sticks on can be loaned (free of charge).
- Waiting List
- None
- Cost
- None to all listeners.
- Sector Type
- Voluntary; Registered Charity
- Registered Charity Number
- 507707
What they offer
- Weekly audio newspaper
- USB stick by post
- Free loan of player
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Quick answers about Congleton Talking Newspaper
- What is Congleton Talking Newspaper?
- Congleton Talking Newspaper is a weekly audio recording of the Congleton Chronicle and other local news, posted on a USB stick to listeners who cannot read print. The playing equipment can be borrowed.
- Where is Congleton Talking Newspaper?
- Congleton Talking Newspaper is at Congleton.
- How do I contact Congleton Talking Newspaper?
- You can email congletontalkingnewspaper@gmail.com.
- What does Congleton Talking Newspaper offer?
- People who cannot read print.
Before you call
Questions worth asking any community group.
- When and where do you meet?
- Is there a cost?
- Can a family member or carer come along?
Where you’ll find them
Congleton
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Congleton Talking Newspaper
Community group · Congleton