This week is Deaf Awareness Week which aims to encourage a collaborative environment - this means individuals, organisations and governments work together to create an inclusive society.
There are 12 million adults in the UK who are deaf or have hearing loss. We can all play our part to be more deaf aware, both at work and in daily life.
Let's all take steps to make everyday life more deaf-friendly.
Lucy Taylor Recruitment and Retention Lead for midwifery became profoundly deaf in 2020 and with support from her line manager, colleagues and specialist equipment she continues to have a rewarding career in midwifery.
Watch Lucy's story below.
'I cannot commend the clinic enough. It is marvellous we have this service at all and well done to you all.'
Patient, Coronary Heart Disease / Heart Failure Service, Shotley Bridge Community Hospital