Deafness: Predicting the future for Scotland
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2020Author
McMenemy, Andrena
Koesters, Nils
Johnson, Christine
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McMenemy, A., Koesters, N. & Johnson, C. (2020) Deafness: Predicting the future for Scotland [Report]. deafscotland.
Abstract
The exact numbers of deaf people in Scotland varies depending upon which source is consulted.
This lack of clarity is problematic when it comes to planning for delivery of future services
and it is widely recognised that there is a need to establish better reporting procedures
in order to capture relevant statistics. To this end, this research has sought to investigate the
source with which the Scottish Government makes policy decisions; the source that is used
to ‘allocate resources and plan services’ in Scotland: The 2011 Census for Scotland (Office
for National Statistics 2011). As the next Census will be taken in 2021, it would seem timely
to look at what information this source currently offers on the prevalence of hearing loss in
Scotland and how far it relates to the wider picture. How far does the above definition of the
aims and objectives of the Census fit to enable precise data to be captured and recorded
and as a result ensure optimum service planning and provision for those with hearing loss in
Scotland?