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Scottish review of audiology services welcomed
National Deaf Children's Society welcomes Scottish Government's response to audiology review
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Universities unite to identify core needs of deaf children
Researchers have teamed up to discover what matters most to deaf children
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Welsh mother’s petition for deaf children
A Welsh mother of two has launched a petition for more support for deaf children