McGuigan gives support to the National Deaf Children’s Society

SINN Féin MLA Philip McGuigan has said he was delighted to sponsor and speak at the National Deaf Children’s Society event in Parliament Buildings.

He said: “The event highlighted the importance of early diagnosis, timely access to audiology services and proper support for deaf children and their families.

“Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and no family should face unnecessary delays in accessing the care and support they need.

“Thanks to the National Deaf Children’s Society for their important work. I’ll continue to support efforts to improve services for deaf children and young people across the North.”

The National Deaf Children’s Society are there for deaf children and everyone who cares about them. Whatever the question or challenge, they help find a way through.

They empower families to connect and drive change in their communities, and they campaign to make sure deaf children get the support they need.

They support families with children and young people up to the age of 25 in the UK who:

• have mild, moderate, severe or profound hearing loss
• are deaf in one or both ears
• have permanent or temporary hearing loss (including glue ear)
• communicate in different ways, including sign language, speech and lip-reading