Deaf people have a right to equitable access to healthcare. But…
- 67% of deaf people reported they have no accessible method of contacting their GP
- 81% of patients reported having an appointment when their communication needs were unmet
- 32% of health and social care providers were unaware or unsure of the existence of the NHS Accessible Information Standard.
Don’t miss it
Watch BBC See Hear ‘Medical Access Crisis’ episode on BBC Two or Iplayer to find out how inaccessible healthcare is for deaf people.
7:30am Wednesday 7 August 2024
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