Date: 18/11/2026

Research found that Deaf people are on average as active as hearing people, eat a similar amount of vegetables, but tend to drink less alcohol and smoke far fewer cigarettes.
So, why are Deaf people twice as likely to have high blood pressure? Or four times as likely to be at risk of diabetes? Why are so many unknowingly living with health issues which can lead to heart attacks, strokes and other serious conditions?
The answer is lack of information, poor communication, and unnecessary difficulties in getting to the doctor in the first place. All of that is outside the control of Deaf people themselves.

What I will learn?
You will understand the deaf community better, understand how you can support your deaf patients in accessing your surgery.
You will learn what legal duties you have when you are dealing with deaf patients
You will learn about different solutions to support your deaf patients

What roles would this benefit?
All front line staff who are meeting deaf patients from reception to doctors, nurses