We are rnid We drive change to make society more inclusive for everyone help people hear better now and fund worldclass research for the future 3 How common is hearing loss Scotland 997k England ID: 1009182
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1. Mariette MulvennaDevelopment Officer
2. We are rnidWe drive change to make society more inclusive for everyone, help people hear better now and fund world-class research for the future
3. 3How common is hearing loss?Scotland997kEngland9.852mWales997kNorthernIreland308kPeople with hearing loss11 MILLION20151 in 6 people2035People with hearing loss14.2 MILLION1 in 5 people
4. Across the UK, 87,000 Deaf people use sign language and 4,500 Deaf people use sign language in Northern Ireland. Did you know?There are two sign languages used in Northern Ireland – British and Irish Sign languages Facts and figures4
5. Deaf people, those with hearing loss or tinnitus often feel lonely or isolated Older Deaf people in care homes are particularly at risk of isolation and loneliness, and losing their sense of cultural identity. Often they are the only sign language user in the care home and unable to communicate fully with staff and residents in their own language
6. The need We realised that staff were not provided essential training to equip them to fully support residents who are Deaf and use sign language. Staff lacked the confidence to adapt their skills and deserved more support.6
7. 7Our responseIn partnership with the Department for Communities and Queen’s University, we developed a digital ‘kitbag’ of communication resources for anyone who supports a Deaf person living in residential care.We also delivered training sessions to staff to support them to be confident when working with a Deaf resident.The training sessions have now ended but the digital toolkit is still freely available on the NISCC Learning Zone. Search for ‘deaf’ and look for the RNID logo!
8. 8What’s in the kitbag?Common signs in BSL & ISL for staff to learn and use• Communication tips for supporting Deaf people• Alphabet in BSL & ISL
9. Free video resources online in BSL and ISLMake it part of your CPDA great starting point for learning a new language9
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11. 11Types and causes of hearing loss and deafnessSigns of hearing lossHearing aids and the benefits of hearing aidsHearing loss and dementia: how are they linked?Can hearing aids prevent dementia in people with hearing loss?Communication tips and alphabets in BSL and ISL Useful phrases in BSL and ISL Find information on Learning Zone on issues including:
12. Other supports from RNIDHearing Aid Support Hearing Check Online support 12
13. Get support with hearing aidsWe offer free help to:Clean and maintain hearing aids (for example, replacing batteries or tubing)get advice on how to get the most out of hearing aids, such as by adjusting the settingstalk to other hearing aid users about their experiences13
14. 14Take our free hearing checkFind out how well you’re hearing in just 3 minutes with the RNID online hearing check.www.rnid.org.uk
15. Get a hearing checkYou, and the people you support, can:use our online hearing check using a smart device find out if you may have a hearing loss and how to take the next steps to get a full hearing test15
16. 16Get Support Online
17. 17Why these services matter
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19. THANKYOURNID is the trading name of The Royal National Institute for Deaf People.A registered charity in England and Wales (207720) and Scotland (SC038926). Registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee in England and Wales No: 454169. Registered office: Brightfield Business Hub, Bakewell Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6XU.