For audiologists and other healthcare professionals

Audiologists and other healthcare professionals are vital in helping deaf children and their families navigate childhood deafness. As the charity for deaf children with any level of hearing loss, we want to work with you to support deaf children to reach their full potential. 

We have a range of resources to support you in your practice, from printed information booklets you can hand out to families, to training courses that will help you stay up to date with the latest on childhood deafness.

We're here for deaf children with any type or level of hearing loss and everyone who cares about them. We support deaf children and their families through our information, events and one-to-one advice. Find out more about how we support families and young people.

Resources to share with families

We have a range of resources you can share with the deaf children and families you work with: 

• printed information booklets
• posters and leaflets
• events for families
• app for parents

See all our resources to share with families.

“National Deaf Children’s Society resources are brilliant for sharing with families.” 

Sarah, audiologist

Refer a family or young person

You can refer a young person or family to us for support, with their permission.

Fill out our referral form.

Best practice guidance when working with deaf children and their families

Whether you're new to the profession or looking to upskill, we have a range of best practice guidance for healthcare professionals working with deaf children. 

• Deaf-friendly medical appointments
• Safeguarding in healthcare
• Writing reports for non-specialist audiences
• Quality standards in audiology
• Supporting transitions to adult audiology

If you are interested in exploring information and standards in education for deaf children, see our information for education professionals pages. 

Informed choice

We believe young people and their families should have full and accessible information about all the options available to them. If you are interested in learning more about supporting deaf children and their families to make informed choices, see our informed choice position statement. 

Training

Our training courses and workshops help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to support deaf children and young people. 

We also offer free online courses you can complete at your own pace, along with free information sessions.

Explore our training courses for healthcare professionals.

Research

See the latest data about deaf children and hearing services across the UK and access our research projects into childhood deafness. 

Research and data on childhood deafness