Question reference: S6W-26161
- Date lodged: 19 March 2024
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Current status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 8 April 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to (a) NHS boards and (b) local authorities to ensure that there is sufficient funding for the training of (i) audiologists, (ii) speech and language therapists and (iii) teachers of the deaf in the provision of Auditory Verbal therapy to help improve outcomes and opportunities for deaf children.
Answer
Auditory Verbal therapy is one of a number of methods used to provide support for deaf children. NHS Boards and local authorities are responsible for ensuring the services they deliver best meet the needs of their local population.
As such, any decisions around provisions of training for staff in any of the professions described should be made locally following a thorough assessment of needs.