Submitted on Tuesday 14th July 2020
Rejected on Tuesday 21st July 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Encourage the NHS and general public to wear clear masks or visors
Help the deaf/hard of hearing. If the majority of the public and NHS staff wore clear masks, the deaf/hard of hearing would be able to communicate easier using lip reading and facial expressions which will help them not feel so isolated and alone, therefore helping their mental health.
There are approximately 11 million deaf/hard of hearing people living in the UK, studies show deaf people are twice as likely to suffer with poor mental health due to feeling isolated from the outside world and unable to undertake tasks which to hearing people are so simple. Now that face coverings are mandatory in all UK shops I fear the mental health of the deaf/hard of hearing will deteriorate due to being unable to communicate with anyone and feeling even more isolated and alone.
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/330665
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