"NDCS" facts

• There are 35,000 deaf children in the UK and three more are born every day
• 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents with little or no experience of deafness
• Many families struggle to communicate effectively with their deaf child
• 40% of deaf children have additional needs
• Three babies are born deaf every day
• Deaf children are at far higher risk of developing mental illness that their hearing peers
• 1m children under eight (80%) experience temporary deafness caused by glue ear. Undetected glue ear can lead to behavioural problems
• Deafness is not a learning disability. There is no reason why the majority of deaf children should achieve any less than hearing children

 

 

 

NDCS - National Deaf Children's Society

NDCS is the only UK charity solely dedicated to the support of all deaf children and young deaf people, their families and professionals working with them.

NDCS is committed to providing clear and balanced information about all aspects of deafness.

We provide emotional and practical support through our Freephone Helpline, our network of trained support workers, our wide range of other support services and our publications and website.

As the leading provider of impartial information and individual advocacy on every aspect of childhood deafness, NDCS can help with welfare rights and benefit claims, making education choices, advising on health, audiology and technology, or simply provide someone to talk to.

NDCS campaigns for improvements in services aimed at families with deaf children, working with central and local government, health authorities, education professionals, social services, manufacturers and voluntary organisations.

Our work for deaf children and young people and their families is only possible thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of our supporters.

We can only offer continued support with your help. By registering your support below you will be making a difference.

Registered Charity 1016532