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Supporting deaf staff and staff with hearing loss

Given the right support, people who are deaf or have hearing loss can thrive at work. Read how to encourage staff to be open about their needs and how you can help them at work.

You may also find it useful to learn more about the Disability Confident scheme, a government scheme that supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to the workplace.

To book communication support for employees, you can contact RNID.

Supporting staff

Supporting deaf people and people with hearing loss during the induction period

See tips for making the induction process supportive and useful for employees who are deaf or have hearing loss.

Talking about hearing loss at work

Learn about the importance of talking about hearing loss at work and how you can have the conversation.

Communicating with staff who are deaf or have hearing loss

Find out how you can effectively communicate with people with hearing loss and deafness in the workplace.

Workplace adjustments for deaf people and people with hearing loss

Find out how you can make reasonable adjustments for deaf people and people with hearing loss in the workplace.

Access to Work – a guide for employers

Understand more about Access to Work and how it can provide practical support to help people who have a disability start or stay in work.

Health and safety for deaf staff and staff with hearing loss

Learn about health and safety guidance and if any additional support is needed for employees with hearing loss or deafness.