Shock over plan to cut free NHS hearing aids

[Northerner]

Thousands of people who struggle to hear properly could be denied NHS hearing aids under ‘shocking’ cost-cutting plans being considered by health bosses.

Under the new proposals, those classed as ‘hard-of-hearing’ would have to wait until they had ‘severe’ hearing loss to qualify for the devices.

The new regulations have been put forward by health chiefs in North Staffordshire, who say that paying for hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss does not provide value for money for the NHS.

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[Fluffy Jo]

I think that's such a shame. People with hearing loss miss out on so much and end up withdrawing into themselves. Waiting until they have severe loss is cruel 😡

 

[Mrs Mad Ronin]

That's just not fair

 

[trophywench]

Well what do they mean? What value do the NHS get from a hearing aid when it's severe? Doesn't matter about the value to patient does it? No we thought it didn't ......