Deafness and Hearing Loss
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Deaf British Sign Language users
Over 6000 people in Scotland use British Sign Language (BSL) as their first or preferred language because they are deaf
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Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects 1 in 6 of the population.
Hearing loss affects 1 in 6 of the population
Over half of people over 65 have a hearing loss
Around 3000 Children are living with a hearing loss
Over 5000 Deaf people in Scotland use British Sign Language as their first or preferred language