Thursday 26th November 2.00pm – 3.30pm
This interactive webinar is aimed at identifying and discussing the key housing and social care issues facing older deaf people, be it;
Access to a sign language interpreter
Access to a housing solution that is sensitive to the needs of deaf people
The ability to make informed choices about care needs
The stigma and discrimination associated with deafness
With its panel of leading influencers, this 90 minute webinar will look to determine a way forward with regard to the design and commissioning of housing and care services that are inclusive of the needs of older deaf people and which, therefore, promote increased wellbeing and longevity. It will feature findings from Action Deafness’s all new and original research into the benefits of ExtraCare housing for older deaf people and will challenge all to rethink models of housing care for older deaf people
Who Should Attend?
Senior executives and managers in adult health and social care ++ Service designers and commissioners working in adult sensory care ++ ExtraCare housing providers ++ Healthcare and housing investors ++ Housing planners ++ Academics ++ Social scientists ++ Representative Charitable Trust Funds & Foundations
Access The webinar will be BSL interpreted and captioned throughout
