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NHS Lothian consultation to improve services for Deaf children and young people

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NHS Lothian has launched a consultation to gain a better understanding of what good healthcare services look like, both in the community and in hospitals, for Deaf and Deafblind children, young people and their families. This will help to inform improvements across all services.

“This consultation is supported by the British Deaf Association, Deaf Action, Lothian Children’s Deaf Club, and the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE).

https://www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/consultation-on-nhs-lothian-services-for-deaf-and-deafblind-children-young-people-their-families-and-qtods/

YouTube BSL Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFfgP0z47d8

This consultation is for:

  • Deaf and Deafblind children and young people
  • Families of Deaf and Deafblind children and young people
  • Qualified Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People (QToDs)
  • People working to support Deaf and Deafblind children and young people.

There are two ways to get involved to share your experiences. You can complete an online survey or take part in a focus group.

 

Survey

The survey is open until 30th June 2026. The survey is available in written English and BSL:  https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/NHSLothian/

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You can also respond to the survey in BSL. Please send any videos via WhatsApp to 07595 453318. They will be translated into English by a Deaf BSL translator.

Focus groups

If you are interested in taking part in a focus group, please email [email protected]“