Deaf Awareness: rights and accessibility

Recently, we hosted a workshop at Chalkhill Community Centre for the service users at Royal Association for Deaf people (RAD). The goal of the sessionn was to equip people with information regarding patient rights, the NHS complaints procedure, and mental health plus exercise resources available in Brent.
The workshop was an opportunity to educate attendees on navigating the NHS complaints process. We mentioned organisations that can support individuals throughout the process, making sure that people are able to voice their concerns and have person-centred care. In addition, we shared information on the mental wellbeing and exercise opportunities in the local area. The group agreed that it is useful to consider health and wellbeing in a holistic way by considering all areas of health and barriers that can hold someone back.
What did we discuss?
"It's really frustrating as a deaf individual. I filled out an online webform for the GP, and I keep getting phone calls which I cannot attend to."
What support is available?
Check out our latest article, which shares information on Royal Association for Deaf people and a specialist advisor at Brent Hubs.