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With children at risk of falling further behind as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, AVUK are calling on the Government to invest in early and effective support for deaf children in the UK.

We want all families who want their child to learn to listen and talk to have the opportunity to access Auditory Verbal therapy through publicly funded services.

To do that, we need to radically increase the number of specialist Auditory Verbal therapists working in the NHS and local services.

AVUK have launched our #HearUsNow campaign, asking the Government to make an investment of £21.5m over the next 10 years, so that we can provide a sound future for deaf children and unlock an economic benefit of £152m, rising to £11.7billion over 50 years. This will enable all families who want their child to learn to listen and talk, to be able to access Auditory Verbal therapy through publicly funded services, close to where they live.

Please write to your MP to help make this happen



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Our 2020-21 Impact Report shows how we've supported families through the pandemic and how we're transforming access to services. We also highlight AVUKs outcomes and our plans to build for the future.

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Perspectives on.. hearing series

On World Hearing Day (3rd March), AVUK graduate Ava Pearson interviews Gwen Carr who is an Early Hearing Detection and Intervention consultant and a great advocate for Family-centred intervention. More videos will be added to the Perspectives on Hearing playlist.


Published: 28th February, 2022

Updated: 25th March, 2022

Author: Chelsie Nicholls

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Auditory Verbal UK is a registered charity (charity no:1095133). Registered company number: 4569764. Registered in England & Wales. Auditory Verbal UK is the operating name of the Auditory Verbal Centre.

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