This is a great outcome for Niamdh! We hope it’s a precedent other local authorities will now follow. Deaf children and young people should always be able to access the support they need without having to fight in the way Niamdh and her family have had to. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Great to catch up with Jackie Baillie at #ScotLab25 conference in Glasgow and update her on how National Deaf Children's Society are campaigning to make sure audiology services in Scotland meet the needs of #deaf children and young people.

Powerful testimony from Chris at the Right to Rehab Scotland Fringe at #ScotLab25 conference in Glasgow on the difference rehab made to him after his stroke. As Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland | also on bluesky have made clear, access to rehab should be a right across the board for both adults and children.

Kirsty from Enable making a compelling case for a Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill and incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities at the LDAN fringe meeting at #scotlab25 with ScottishAutism & National Autistic Society Scotland

Great to hear Jackie Baillie commit Scottish Labour to bring down NHS waiting times - a key issue for #deaf children, young people & their families - at #scottishlabour25 in Glasgow. Looking forward to working with Jackie & Carol Mochan MSP on how this can be done for paediatric audiology.

Deaf children and young people’s issues got a very positive reception at #ScotLab25 conference this weekend. The Scottish Labour leadership highlighted the need to improve NHS workforce planning and tackle growing waiting times - and recognised this needs to include audiology.

Join us for a special event with Scottish Sensory Ctr, for Scottish families with newly identified deaf children.🤝👂 📅 Sat, 26 April, 10am to 3pm 📍 St Leonard’s Land, Uni of Edinburgh 👶 Professional crèche available Limited spaces – book now! ssc.education.ed.ac.uk/courses/deaf/d…

Every deaf child deserves to feel included, understood, and supported 💜 This year #DeafAwarenessWeek takes place from 5-11 May, and you can make a real difference with our free resources – at home, in the classroom or at work. Download our resources: go.ndcs.org.uk/xdaw2025resour…

Claiming Child Disability Payment (CDP) for your deaf child in Scotland? Join our online session. 📅 Tuesday, 27 May ⏰7pm to 8pm 👶For families with deaf children under 16 Get guidance from our welfare benefits expert & ask your questions. Sign up now! go.ndcs.org.uk/cpdss

To launch #DeafAwarenessWeek, deaf actor Rose Ayling-Ellis shares a powerful video letter to her younger self 💜 What would you tell your younger self about growing up deaf?

If you could send a message to your younger self, what would it be? For #DeafAwarenessWeek, Asha reflects on her journey growing up deaf in this inspiring video letter 💜

Before you send that calendar invite, read these top tips on making your work meetings deaf-friendly 👇 A few small changes can help everyone feel included 💜 This #DeafAwarenessWeek, visit our website for guidance on making meetings more inclusive: go.ndcs.org.uk/xdaw2025meetin…

Claiming Child Disability Payment (CDP) for your deaf child in Scotland? Join our online session for expert advice & tips on applying. 📅 Tuesday, 27 May ⏰7pm to 8pm 👶For families with deaf children under 16 Sign up now 👉 go.ndcs.org.uk/cpdss

You might notice something different about us today... We've got a fresh new look. But what we stand for remains the same – we're still here for deaf children with any level of hearing loss. Want to explore more? Visit our new website: go.ndcs.org.uk/xnewbrandlaunch

We’re proud to be named a finalist in this year’s The ALLIANCE #SelfManagement25 Awards! Our work supporting Niamdh's legal fight for BSL in the classroom as well as our campaigning work has been recognised, alongside 26 brilliant finalists. Learn more bit.ly/4foPkX8