A special event has been held to celebrate the first anniversary of the Trust's Community of Interest - Deaf Wellbeing Project.
The project brings together deaf and hearing professionals from different organisations, working together to address concerns raised by Deaf communities and to promote awareness within the wider communities and NHS, helping to influence and shape services. The project has also been involved in a number of events and runs a Deaf Action Group which meets monthly.
The event celebrated the success of the project since it started, highlighting the importance of the health and wellbeing of people who are deaf or hearing impaired. A range of presentations showcased local and national initiatives and attendees had the opportunity to participate in open discussions.
Emmanuel Chan, Nurse Specialist Lead, from Nottinghamshire Healthcare said: "Deaf communities can face difficulties in accessing public services and often their needs and strengths can be invisible to others. Through awareness, collaboration and shared learning we can improve inclusion. Our Community of Interest – Deaf Wellbeing Project has worked in partnership with all parties to promote the health and wellbeing of the community and improve health services for Deaf people."
For more information about the project please contact Emmanuel Chan 0115 9555446 or email emmanuel.chan@nottshc.nhs.uk.
