Deaf children slip further behind as latest figures show drop in GCSE pass rates
Only 36.3% of deaf children in England have left secondary school having hit national GCSE benchmarks, according to the Department of Education (DfE) figures released…
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Deaf teenager teaches bullyproof tips with anti-bullying aid
National Deaf Children’s Society is supporting Anti-Bullying Week 2014 with the launch of a video featuring a 16 year old deaf boy providing tips on…
“In one ear and out the other”: why politicians can no longer afford to ignore the individual, economic and social cost of hearing loss
A report launched today presents new data to show not only the predicted growth in the number of people with hearing loss, which is set…
New study brings scientists a step closer to silencing tinnitus
New research funded by charity Action on Hearing Loss suggests that tinnitus can be eliminated by blocking signals between the ear and brain, offering hope…
Young disabled campaigner to speak at parliament
International Day for Persons with Disabilities – 3 December A young disabled woman from Indonesia is to speak at the Houses of Parliament at a…
Report reveals losing your hearing could increase depression
Today, to mark World Mental Health Day (10 October), a new report by UK charity Action on Hearing Loss highlights the growing body of research…
Communication provision for people with hearing loss safeguarded
NHS England (Merseyside) have demonstrated their commitment to safeguarding vital provision for patients with hearing loss within the new NHS structure, by awarding a communication…
Call for lipreading classes
UK charity Action on Hearing Loss is calling on the Government to deliver an integrated approach to ensure people with diagnosed hearing loss across England…
Hearing loss in the ageing population
Over 6.5 million of the UK’s over 65 population are thought to have some degree of age-related hearing loss. In 2005 the Royal National Institute…