一项调查显示,35%的英国工人面临听力问题,但有64%的人缺乏听力检查,这促使人们呼吁改善国民保健体系的听力科服务。 A survey reveals 35% of UK workers face hearing issues, yet 64% lack hearing checks, prompting calls for better NHS audiology access.

Spetsavers委托进行的一项调查发现,35%的英国工人在工作中遇到听力困难,影响沟通和工作业绩。 A survey commissioned by Specsavers found that 35% of UK workers experience hearing difficulties at work, affecting communication and job performance. 尽管如此,64%的人没有接受过听力检查。 Despite this, 64% have not undergone hearing checks. 报告主张改善获得国民保健体系听觉服务的机会,因为有120 000多人正在等待。 The report advocates for improved access to NHS audiology services, as over 120,000 people are on waiting lists. 劳工议员Yasmin Qureshi支持将听力学转向初级保健,旨在缩短等待时间,并免去GP预约,从而提高工作场所的生产力。 Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi supports shifting audiology to primary care, aiming to reduce wait times and free up GP appointments, which could enhance workplace productivity.