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‘Shocking disparities’ in support for deaf pupils revealed

Research has revealed “shocking” disparities in support for deaf pupils across England, with 40 out of 150 councils now having no specialist teaching units for deaf children. The research showed that nearly one in 10 units – 9% – had closed in the ...

24 Feb 2022 at 02:25

Deaf children still being failed by education system, says charity

Deaf children are being failed by an education system that has seen them achieve an entire grade less at GCSE for five years in a row, a charity has warned. Young people with hearing difficulties are not being supported properly and are therefore ...

24 Aug 2022 at 01:01

National News

Education Minister confirms 40 new staff for first phase of Irish Sign Language scheme

Forty new staff are being allocated for the first phase of the Irish Sign Language (ISL) scheme. That's according to the Minister for Education, Norma Foley, and the Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion, ...

15 Nov 2022 at 22:33

Woman still waiting for surgery from NHS backlog feels ‘scared’ for her future

A woman who has been partially deaf after having her treatment delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic has said she feels “scared” for her future. Erin, from West Yorkshire, has been unable to work after developing an ear infection in the ...

08 Feb 2022 at 00:55

Football

England’s Claire Stancliffe savours Steven Gerrard support for deaf women’s team

England Deaf Women defender Claire Stancliffe says it “really hits me deep” that her “hero” Steven Gerrard has donated £5,000 to the fundraising effort aiming to get the team to September’s World Cup in Malaysia. The campaign has been ...

10 May 2023 at 13:30

‘Enough is enough’ – Campaigners say deaf people must no longer face exclusion

Deaf people have “had enough” of being excluded from public life, campaigners have told MPs. Protesters and school children gathered in Parliament Square on Friday to call for British Sign Language (BLS) to become a recognised ...

28 Jan 2022 at 17:25

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APPEAL: Deaf and blind elderly dog found in ‘terrible’ condition needs end-of-life home

An animal rescue is seeking an end-of-life home for a deaf and blind elderly dog found in "terrible condition" at the side of a road. According to Clare Animal Welfare (CAW), the dog - who has been named Murphy by volunteers ...

25 Jan 2024 at 10:33

Deaf man credits dogs for making him feel better after mental health struggles

A man suffering with hearing loss and his mental health has thanked his hearing dogs for making him feel “10-feet tall” and engaging him back into society. Ian Joyce, who is from Staffordshire, was a premature baby, which ...

19 Nov 2022 at 08:00

Northern Ireland

New theatre show to put deaf artists centre stage

A new theatre show featuring deaf artists is to be performed in Belfast this weekend. The Fisherman’s Friend will open at The MAC as part of the Deaf Arts Festival NI. Written by Cre8 Theatre and developed with ...

29 Mar 2024 at 10:59

Channel 4 facing Ofcom probe over subtitles outage

Ofcom is to investigate Channel 4 after an extended outage of its subtitle services last year. The broadcaster experienced a number of major problems from September, caused by issues at the centre which ...

28 Jan 2022 at 11:55

Football

FA’s Catherine Gilby feels women’s disability teams’ prospects ‘hugely exciting’

The new England blind team and an in-the-works cerebral palsy side are part of what the Football Association has described as a “hugely exciting” current picture in terms of women’s para football. In ...

17 May 2023 at 15:18

Deaf dog with cropped ears learning sign language to help her find new home

A deaf dog whose ears were cropped and was found chained in a yard is learning sign language in a bid to help her be rehomed. Polo, who is a five-year-old crossbreed, is missing the tips of her ears ...

21 Oct 2024 at 19:41

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