Facts and figures about hearing loss in the UK

• It is estimated that 11 million people suffer from some form of hearing loss and that this figure could rise to as many as 15.6 million by 2035. Source: www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk

• 900,000 people in the UK are severely or profoundly deaf. Source: www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk

• Hearing loss is the most common form of sensory disability in the developed world. Source: www.fcmilnes.co.uk

• Deafness is a problem that increases sharply with age. Over 70% of people over the age of 70 will have some form of hearing loss. Source: www.nhs.uk

• Over 1.1 million people are exposed to potentially damaging noise levels on a daily basis at their place of work. It is therefore vital that we encourage the use of ear protection. Source: www.fcmilnes.co.uk

• Deaf jobseeker and employee experiences survey report