Petition · past parliament
Health care workers to have deaf awareness training/learn basic sign language
Closed
52 signatures
What the petition asks
Deaf means deaf! Not hard of hearing! To often in hospital people who are deaf are treated as if they are hard of hearing/ hearing impaired.
They are faced with healthcare professionals shouting from the end of the bed and missing out on vital decisions which are made due to poor and ineffective communication. This needs to stop, basic awareness should be incorporated in there training e.g. Writing down for the individual and confirmation of understanding. Not just relying on ineffective lip reading and poor hand gestures
Timeline
| 18 Oct 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Apr 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
52
Status
Closed
Opened
18 Oct 2017
Closed
18 Apr 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.