Deaf access

[Was-me]

Does anyone have access to BSL and loop systems in there support groups for Deaf I know the GP access is limited if you are profoundly Deaf or hard of hearing?

[Hidden]

Hi there, I've used loop systems in group situations for deaf members and they're very effective.

Here's a link about GP'S and BSL.

signhealth.org.uk/for-healt...

Stating the obvious forums like this are great for our deaf friends/members so well done for joining us and I see that you've lost a lot of weight so good for you and you're in great company for all things healthy eating and exercise.

It must be very hard being deaf so I wish you well.

Jerry 😊

[Was-me in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Jerry you are right this is an ideal format for me as groups are hard and I don’t get the information.... it’s confusing enough as it is ...lol

[Hidden in reply to Was-me]

LOL 😊

[Zest]

Hi Was-me

I don't have any experience of support groups for Deaf, but here in Guernsey, I am aware that the GP Surgeries are all connected to Loop Systems - or at least the GP practice I attend is.

Welcome to the Healthy eating forum, and I hope you'll enjoy participating here. We have lots of Pinned posts and Topics to look at, and people post regularly.

Zest

[Was-me in reply to Zest]

Thank you unfortunately our GP operate a phone for appointments system and no loop in consultation room one on reception though sometimes it’s turned on even .

[Zest in reply to Was-me]

That must be incredibly difficult. I've seen the loop system at the reception point in the surgery, but I have no idea what other facilities they have for deaf access, i.e. whether they are also in the consulting rooms or not, and it doesn't sound good that your surgery don't always turn it on!

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to Was-me]

Do the doctors have translators for sign language you can ask for during appointments?

[Was-me in reply to Activity2004]

These need to be booked and can cost £90 an hr

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to Was-me]

What does that convert to in USD$?