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We respond consultations to advance our shared goals.

You can access copies of our position statements and responses to consultations below.

 

Position Statements
Unsupported Hearing Loss

Unsupported Hearing Loss

Unsupported hearing loss is a major and growing public health issue. This is because without the right support, people with hearing loss can find it difficult to communicate and are at greater risk of unemployment, social isolation, depression and other mental health issues.

The Action Plan on Hearing Loss

The Action Plan on Hearing Loss

The Alliance is committed to working with all government departments and the NHS in England to successfully deliver the enduring goals set out in the Action Plan on Hearing Loss, published by NHS England and the then Department of Health in 2015

VAT on Hearing Aids

VAT on Hearing Aids

The Hearing Loss and Deafness Alliance is calling on the government to review the rate of VAT on hearing aids. 

Policy submissions

Policy Submissions