"Having a mentor increases my son's independence, as he is then not reliant on those close to him in everyday life. He loves going to Lollipop and has made lots of friends there, he definitely has a feeling of belonging to the group which has increased his confidence, self-esteem and improved his social skills." - Parent

"Sitting with a coffee at Lollipop and chatting to other mums is an essential reminder that you are not over anxious, irrational or the ‘only one’."

"I feel that it is essential that my daughter has the opportunity to meet and play with other deaf children on the same level as her hearing friends so that she knows why her hearing loss should not make her feel different or hold her back in any way."

"It has always been a relief and re-assurance to chat to parents going through similar experiences with their children."

"Lollipop ensures we don’t feel isolated and provides a most treasured and valuable life-line for us."

"Lollipop get-togethers are of great benefit to us parents too.  We get to know other parents, we can support each other if necessary, have the chance to chat and to pick each other’s brains or ask advice."

"We feel it is absolutely vital that our daughter can see she is not the only child who has to wear hearing aids."

"Thank you for the continued support and opportunities you provide to enable my child to develop and gain valuable advice and experiences to help her in her life."

"My son has felt so welcome and enjoyed making new friends at Lollipop.  This is his only contact with other hearing-impaired people and has been a really positive experience for all of us."

"My daughter has enjoyed each experience with Lollipop.  Lollipop makes my daughter feel better about wearing her hearing aids."