The aim of the site is to bring the issues faced by deaf people and those who are hard of hearing, into the consciousness of people who are entering into the medical world
This website has been created for medical students by medical students to raise deaf awareness. Find out who we are here!
Learn more about the types of sign language
Over 10 million people in the UK suffer from some form of hearing loss and nearly half a million have severe hearing loss. See some more facts and figures here, about hearing loss and deafness in the UK.
See examples of signing and how sign language can be used in a medical consultation here
Increase deaf awareness yourself using our publicity and learning resources
This website has been created for medical students by medical students to raise deaf awareness. Find out who we are here!
Learn more about the types of sign language
Over 10 million people in the UK suffer from some form of hearing loss and nearly half a million have severe hearing loss. See some more facts and figures here, about hearing loss and deafness in the UK.
See examples of signing and how sign language can be used in a medical consultation here
Increase deaf awareness yourself using our publicity and learning resources