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.

Supporting staff

How to make your workplace inclusive

12 million people of working age have some form of hearing loss. Here are things you can do to make your workplace inclusive for staff who are deaf or have hearing loss or tinnitus

How to effectively manage someone who is deaf or has hearing loss or tinnitus

As a manager, you should be prepared for conversations about hearing loss in the workplace, and know how best to support staff members who disclose theirs.

Communicating with staff and customers who are deaf or have hearing loss

Read about communication support, assistive technology, communication tips and how to make meetings inclusive for deaf people and people with 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.

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.

Guidance and legal obligations

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.

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There are lots of things you can do to make your organisation more inclusive for staff and customers who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

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