Hidden NHS Wales scandal putting hundreds of thousands of lives at risk

‘Hidden NHS scandal’ condemned as 1 in 10 deaf people avoid emergency help

Deaf charities SignHealth and the Royal National Institute for Deaf people (RNID) have accused the NHS of “flouting equality law”, after they found close to one in 10 deaf people have avoided calling an ambulance or attending accident and emergency (A&E) due to communication barriers.

RNID and SignHealth report reveals hidden NHS scandal putting millions of lives at risk

A damning new report released today by leading charities RNID and SignHealth has revealed serious and widespread healthcare failings affecting over 6 million adults in England who are deaf or have …

Hidden NHS Wales scandal putting hundreds of thousands of lives at risk

NHS nurses at work. Picture by Victoria Jones / PA Wire. A damning new report released today (24 April) by leading charity RNID, reveals serious and widespread health care failings affecting over 300,000 people across Wales who are deaf or have hearing loss. Health services like the NHS are required, by law, to offer extra support if people with hearing loss struggle when accessing services. For example, being provided with an accessible alterna…