100 signatures reached
To: Jeremy Hunt
Stop the cruel rationing of hearing aids
This campaign has ended.
We are asking the NHS to stop imposing cruel cuts on people who are going deaf by denying them the hearing aids they need in order to save money. This has meant some areas have begun introducing eligibility criteria to prevent people with mild and moderate hearing problems from getting hearing aids and in some other areas that some people who should have two hearing aids are just getting one hearing aid instead.
Why is this important?
The reason we want the NHS to stop rationing hearing aids and also asking you to sign this petition is because people who are hard of hearing you can experience isolation and that can result in depression. By denying hearing aids you are denying the right of people to become active members of the community and enjoying a good quality of life..
Hearing Aids have been available on the NHS when needed since 1948 and should remain a routine provision. The average cost of a hearing from a private provider is £3000 for a pair of hearing aids this is why 84% of people get their hearing aids via the NHS.
The health problems caused by isolation will cost the NHS far more.
Hearing Aids have been available on the NHS when needed since 1948 and should remain a routine provision. The average cost of a hearing from a private provider is £3000 for a pair of hearing aids this is why 84% of people get their hearing aids via the NHS.
The health problems caused by isolation will cost the NHS far more.
