There isn’t one mobile phone that suits everyone. Fortunately, there’s a wide range of phones out there, which means it should be possible to find a phone with features to suit your particular needs.

Phone features

You can adjust the speaker volume on most phones – making it easier to hear the ring tone and the other caller. Or you may prefer vibrating alerts instead.

You can also use your phone to send and receive text messages or emails.

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999 text service

Need to contact the emergency services? If you’re deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, you can send a text message to 999 to alert the emergency services. You have to register your phone before you can use this free service.

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If you have restricted sight, you should find that phones have a number of useful features that make them easier to use, including:

• a raised dot on the number 5 to help you find your way around the keypad
• voice-activated dialling systems, which eliminate the need to look for a contact in your phone’s memory
• text-to-speech software, which reads aloud the information displayed on your phone’s screen.

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Voice-activated dialling systems mean it’s possible to make and receive calls without the need to scroll through your phone’s menus and contact lists. If you don’t know someone’s number, you can also use our Directory Assistance service and ask us to put you straight through.

Take a look at our range of accessories, which include hands-free kits and belt clips.

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