How can non-specialist/generic social work teams be responsible for deaf children?
This topic was discussed on The Hub, a new magazine programme commissioned by BSLBT (British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust). The programme was broadcast in February and March 2011.
This item starts at 05:10 into the programme:
http://www.bslbt.co.uk/programmes/the-hub/the-hub-programme-1/
The Hub - Programme 1, description:
Examines a report produced by the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) and the University of Manchester which reveals that many social service departments in England are failing to provide adequate support for Deaf children and their families. Sabina Iqbal investigates why this is happening and meets representatives from the NDCS and Deafworks as well as Deaf Children with both hearing and Deaf parents.
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