People who are deaf or have hearing loss in Arran are being urged to help a campaigning charity’s research project by sharing their experiences of accessing and using local health services.
Action on Hearing Loss Scotland is encouraging deaf people to get in touch regarding their experi ences of accessing GPs, local health centres and hospitals – especially if the health service staff were not deafaware or if working hearing loops were not available at reception points and consultation rooms.
Interim director Teri Devine said: ‘As part of our research project, we are keen to find out about deaf Arran residents’ experiences of arranging and attending appointments at GP surgeries, local health centres or hospitals.