Hearing aids can assist people's lives immensely - improving ability to hear speech and giving people more confidence in holding a conversation, and overall help to allow people to live happier, more fulfilling lives.
The Government is committed to ensuring people with hearing impairments receive the care they need. I am encouraged that an Action Plan on Hearing Loss has been developed to make sure that the NHS and other public services deliver what matters to people with deafness and hearing loss. This includes steps to improve diagnosis, service integration and participation in society for people with hearing impairments.