The Latest Breaking News from National Deaf Children Society

Parents win battle against staffing cuts at London school’s deaf unit but say future isn’t safe

Parents say they have ‘no confidence’ in senior leadership

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2023

Genetic test to prevent newborns going deaf recommended for NHS use

Clinical watchdog Nice has conditionally recommended the use of the genedrive kit.

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Nottinghamshire mum tells of pride at 'amazing' daughter who has rare condition

'Everyone that meets her falls in love with her'

Nottingham Post · Jan 1, 2023

Zoo given seal of approval by deaf activists

The group, who hail from all over Scotland, are members of the National Deaf Children’s Society’s Changemaker programme, which supports and mentors young deaf people to make improvements in their local communities.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2022

National Deaf Children’s Society urges NHS trusts to use clear face masks

In letter sent to every trust in England, charity says standard masks create serious communication barrier for deaf patients

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2022

Zoo's new measures to help deaf visitors

Five Sisters Zoo has installed video clips on their information boards, allowing deaf visitors to access captions and BSL translations via a QR code.

Daily Record · Mar 24, 2022