Motion or amendment: Expand Community-Based Audiology Services
Motion or amendment by Mr Colin McGrath on .
- MLA
- Mr Colin McGrath
- Party at the time
- Social Democratic and Labour Party
- Date
- 27 June 2025
- Type
- Motion or amendment
- Business
- Motion · Private Members' Motion
- Heading
- Expand Community-Based Audiology Services
- Assembly identifier
- Document 445072
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Expand Community-Based Audiology Services
That this Assembly notes with concern the significant waiting lists for adult audiology services across Health and Social Care Trusts; recognises that the majority of cases relate to uncomplicated, age-related hearing loss which could be effectively managed in a community setting; further notes the well-established links between untreated hearing loss, social isolation, and increased risk of dementia; and calls on the Minister of Health to explore options for expanding community-based audiology provision to improve access, reduce waiting times, and relieve pressure on hospital services.
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