NHS England publish the Action Plan on Hearing Loss

Take a look at the report here Action Plan on Hearing Loss  (pdf)

PRESS RELEASE

HEALTHCARE LEADERS CALL FOR ACTION ON HEARING LOSS

A new ‘Action Plan on Hearing Loss’ to support services for deaf people and those with diminishing hearing has been produced by NHS England and the Department of Health.

The plan has been developed with a number of organisations including Public Health England, hearing loss charities and those whose hearing is directly affected. Aimed at commissioners, Clinical Commissioning Groups, GPs and healthcare providers, the report identifies multiple health and social issues associated with hearing loss.  It recommends ways that services for children, young people, working age and older adults living with hearing loss can be improved. (more…)