National Care Service - Deaf and Deafblind must not be left behind | CEO Vlog

With the Government progressing its plans for a National Care Service in England, and Baroness Casey’s independent review shaping the future of adult social care, we have an important opportunity to rethink how care and community support work together.

The growing emphasis on prevention, neighbourhood-based care and helping people live independently is encouraging.

However, from an Action Deafness perspective, one thing must remain central: Deaf and Deafblind people must not be left behind.

Accessible care is essential, but so is strong Deaf-led social infrastructure - trusted local spaces where people can connect, access information and support, build confidence and reduce social isolation.

This is precisely the vision behind our Action Deafness Hubs Connect initiative across England and Wales.

As we shape the future of social care, we must recognise that investing in communities is just as important as investing in care services.

In my latest CEO vlog, I explain why national ambition must be matched by strong local delivery, with Deaf people actively involved in shaping the services that affect their lives.

Care is about people. Community is about belonging. We need both.

Think Nationally. Act Locally. - Craig Crowley CBE | CEO | Action Deafness

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About Action Deafness

Action Deafness is a Deaf-led charity dedicated to empowering for Deaf Communities across the UK through specialist support and services. Our mission is to maximise opportunities for beneficiaries to live the life they choose, by improving access to services.

Action Deafness | Stronger Together with deafPLUS Services, GDA Services and Action Deafness Cymru | Byddardod Ymlaen Cymru.

For more information, visit: actiondeafness.org.uk