Patient views sought on local NHS services in Cardiff Patients with hearing loss in Cardiff and the Vales of Glamorgan are being asked to share their experiences of using local NHS Services. The public meeting will take place on Saturday 27th January in the board room of St David’s Hospital between 10.30 and 12noon. (St David’s Hospital Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF11 9XB) Lip-speakers […]
Survey on hearing aid break down experiences We have been asked by Emma, a deaf health psychology masters student at Liverpool John Moores University, to let our followers know of a research project that she is conducting. Emma is investigating the experiences of hearing aid users when their hearing aids break down and has produced a short online survey to gather responses. […]
Views sought on Accessible Information Standard NHS England is seeking views as part of a review into the Accessible Information Standard which launched last year. The Standard aims to ensure that people with a disability, impairment or sensory loss receive accessible information and communication support from providers of NHS care and adult social care. The aim of this review is to […]
Boogie Boards lifeline for NHS patients Boogie Boards supplied by Hearing Link are supporting NHS patients with communication difficulties in Norfolk and Norwich. Fourteen boards were purchased for the Head and Neck team at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, after they supported patient Rod Bridger who recently had a Laryngectomy. Rod found it difficult to communicate after the procedure and the Boogie […]
New NHS appointments website planned A one-stop NHS website where patients can book appointments, order prescriptions and access medical advice is to be launched next year. The Guardian reports that patients in England will also be able to register with a GP, check symptoms and access their medical records online. Visitors to the website will also be able to compare how well […]
