Deafness and hearing-impairment8 mins agoNI to be first part of UK to offer free sign language classes for deaf childrenThe bill will put a duty on Stormont to provide free classes for deaf people under-25 and their close families, guardians, and carers.8 mins ago7 days agoNew deaf service working out what support neededCouncils say they are working to establish what support deaf people living locally need.7 days ago14 Apr 2026'Islam is for everyone': Experiencing Mecca as a deaf personZahid, who was born deaf and uses a cochlear implant, joined British Muslims on a pilgrimage to Mecca.14 Apr 202614 Apr 2026'Islam is for everyone': Experiencing Mecca as a deaf personZahid, who was born deaf and uses a cochlear implant, joined British Muslims on a pilgrimage to Mecca.14 Apr 20269 Apr 2026'Growing up with deaf parents inspired my new comedy show'Stand-up Ray Bradshaw says his mum and dad influenced material in his new show Coda.9 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Charity fears service changes are putting deaf people at riskDeaf people worry a move away from experienced, specialist support staff will leave them struggling to cope.8 Apr 20263 Apr 2026Men's group hopes to ease strain on NHS services"I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that," the organisation's founder says.3 Apr 202629 Mar 2026'Life-saving' dog helped restore woman's confidenceLinda Smith from Yate says life became isolating when her hearing started to deteriorate in her 20s.29 Mar 202627 Mar 2026Deaf support to continue after charity closesRJ Community CIC will take over from charity Deafconnect when it shuts after going for 150 years.27 Mar 2026...
