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Deaf News: Deaf people in Devon to be given only one hearing aid

December 5, 2014 by Editor

The Mirror has reported a worrying development in Devon, as cuts to NHS services mean that Deaf people will only […]

SignHealth: You have until Sunday to make your opinion count in the new NHS Information Standard (BSL)

November 7, 2014 by Editor

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One of the most important changes there’s ever been to healthcare for Deaf people comes a step closer this weekend, […]

Rebecca Atkinson: Why the NHS is the greatest social leveller deaf and disabled people have

September 29, 2014 by Editor

Life is a bunch of straws. You pull some longs ones. You pull some short ones. Maybe you got born […]

Deaf News: American Deaf woman sues to get sign language interpreter for baby’s birth

September 1, 2014 by Editor

Earlier this year, a British Deaf couple made headlines when they complained about the lack of an interpreter during their […]

Emily Howlett: We need to stop thinking that government changes won’t affect us

August 21, 2014 by Editor

There are such a lot of insidious, barely noticeable changes happening right now that it’s pretty much impossible for anyone […]

Deaf News: Hearing Link joins forces with Patient Opinion to gather views on NHS services

August 19, 2014 by Editor

The UK hearing loss charity Hearing Link has joined forces with Patient Opinion to make it easier for people with […]

Deaf News: NHS consulting on new communication rules for deaf patients

August 15, 2014 by Editor

NHS England have revealed this week that they are consulting on a range of measures to firstly take account of […]

Deaf News: Hearing Link urge Deaf adults to give their views on hearing services in England

July 25, 2014 by Editor

UK hearing loss charity Hearing Link is urging adults who have used NHS hearing care services to get hearing aids […]

What helps people wear their hearing aids? Research from the Cochrane Collaboration

July 25, 2014 by Editor

WHY AREN’T YOU WEARING YOUR HEARING AIDS? Sorry for shouting; I know that’s not helpful, actually. I’m wearing mine, but […]

Deaf News: Concerns raised for health and care for Deaf people in Oxfordshire

July 21, 2014 by Editor

A new report launched today by community interest company Sign Lingual UK and commissioned by consumer champion Healthwatch Oxfordshire highlights a lack of access […]