Children’s hearing services working group (CHSWG) - Somerset

What is CHSWG?

CHSWG (often pronounced ‘chizzywig’) is a group of parents and professionals all with a responsibility or interest in provision of care for deaf and hearing-impaired children. We meet 3 times a year to share experiences, ideas and actions for improving the lives of deaf/hearing-impaired children using our local services.

What do we do?

Listen and respond to the views of children and families using our services
Take a key role in ensuring recommendations from national initiatives and quality assurance are being met
Offer advice, guidance, and a platform to influence and tailor service provision directly

Who attends CHSWG meetings?

A representative from each of the following areas is invited to attend:

Parents of deaf or hearing of hearing children
Paediatric Audiology
Somerset Hearing Support Service (Teachers of the deaf)
Paediatrician
Speech and language therapy
West of England hearing implant programme
Newborn hearing screening programme
Voluntary agencies such as the national deaf children society (NDCS)
Social care

Where can I find out more?

For more general information about CHSWGs please visit:

Joining a Children’s Hearing Services Working Group (CHSWG) | National Deaf Children’s Society