Hearing Loss in Care Homes – A Call to Action

Person centred care as a priority in services

Hearing Loss in Care Homes – A Call to Action

Provider: Care England, Engage & Nightingale Hammerson

This report, published in 2025, highlights hearing loss as a critically overlooked issue affecting quality of life, safety, and care standards in residential settings. It makes the ethical case for improving hearing loss support, and outlines the business and financial benefits of doing so.

Hearing Loss in Care Homes – A Call to Action

Hearing Loss in Care Homes – A Call to Action

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