A protocol for people with hearing impairment

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The Llandough Hospital and Community National Health Service Trust undertook to develop a plan of how to give people with hearing problems the best possible care. They proposed some nurses would be trained in communicating with the deaf and interpreters would always be available. They also introduced a training scheme to educate staff. The protocol was devised after consultation with deaf people. Some 8.4 million British people have a hearing difficulty of varying degrees, with 62,000 of them requiring sign language to communicate.

Health aspects, United Kingdom, Training, Hospitalization, Hospital care, Deaf, Deaf persons

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A multi-disciplinary team has applied a holistic approach to primary health care for drug users. The healthy Options Team initially addressed social and psychological problems inhibiting drug users. Key workers provided support and counselling. The team's nurse liaised between clients and medical services to encourage increased understanding. Health checks provided opportunities to discuss related issues. About 98% of clients have registered with General Practitioners as a result of the scheme.

Personal narratives, Drug addicts, Drug abusers

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