Thousands of people who are deaf or have hearing loss are still being denied equal access to healthcare in Wales. The Welsh Government’s updated All Wales Standards for Accessible Communication and Information could be a turning point – but real change depends on the NHS in Wales putting these standards into practice.
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Over 40,000 people have already joined our ‘It does matter’ campaign, which offers free communication tips and resources to helps individuals play an active role in breaking down barriers faced by deaf people. Now, we are calling on even more people to get involved and make a difference by helping the campaign reach 50,000 participants.
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