RNID wants our supporters to participate in the consultation, to ensure that the experiences of deaf people, people with hearing loss and tinnitus are represented.
Coronavirus
Following the UK Government’s announcement that face coverings will once again be compulsory in shops, public services, and on public transport in England from Tuesday 30 November, RNID is calling on the Government and businesses to address the needs of deaf people and people with hearing loss.
The Government has announced that 250,000 clear face masks are to be delivered to frontline NHS and social care workers to support better care for people who use lip-reading and facial expressions to communicate.
The current masks used in health and social care services make it impossible for people who are deaf and have hearing loss to communicate effectively, so we called on the Government to approve clear masks for use in health and social care services and we have...