Access to entertainment

Entertainment and the arts are a central part of everyday life but it is often impossible for people who are deaf or hard of hearing to enjoy them fully. We are campaigning to improve access to cinema, television and live performance venues.

Priority treatment for deafened veterans

Because of your help with our veterans campaign, thousands of deafened veterans will get priority treatment for their hearing loss.

Communication rights

We're campaigning to improve access to communication support that people who are deaf or hard of hearing need in their day to day lives.

Education

We work with other deafness and disability organisations to push for improvements in the education of pupils who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Employment

We are working with employers, unions and Government to make sure that people who are deaf or hard of hearing are not prevented from enjoying full, rewarding careers.

Health Services

The results of our report into access to the NHS were disturbing, but solutions that will help people who are deaf or hard of hearing should not be difficult to implement.

Hearing aids and audiology

Digital hearing aids are available free on the NHS. We have been campaigning for waiting times to be reduced and latest figures suggest that most people are now being treated within 18 weeks.

Transport

People who are deaf or hard of hearing still face a number of problems when using public transport. We need your help to encourage transport organisations to improve the experience for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.