This week is Deaf Awareness Week (May 6-12).

Did you know that nine out of ten deaf children are born to hearing parents? A great many parents say they knew very little or even nothing at all about deafness before they had a deaf child.

Such parents feel confused, unprepared and worried about what the future might hold.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is there to help you give your deaf child the very best start in life. With the right support, there’s absolutely no reason why they shouldn’t grow up confident, happy and fulfilled.

The leading charity for deaf children can provide support from their Helpline, 0808 800 8880, and expertise.

Find out more by visiting www.ndcs.org.uk.