Partners

Many of the projects carried out by the MRC Hearing & Communication Group could not happen without the collaboration of a number of public and private organisations. These include:

• Medical Research Council (MRC)
  The UK Medical Research Council (MRC) is a national organisation funded by the UK taxpayer. We promote research into all areas of medical and related science with the aims of improving the health and quality of life of the UK public and contributing to the wealth of the nation. www.mrc.ac.uk
• Connecting for Health
  NHS Connecting for Health is delivering the National Programme for IT to bring modern computer systems into the NHS which will improve patient care and services. www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk
• Department of Health
  The aim of the Department of Health (DH) is to improve the health and wellbeing of people in England. About us explains DH’s work, structure and responsibilities. www.dh.gov.uk
• British Academy of Audiology (BAA)
  The BAA is a united body for the Audiology Profession throughout the UK. It offers protection, encouragement, inspiration and guidance to its members and be the driving force to develop the profession. www.baaudiology.org/
• The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID)
  RNID has been working with the Department of Health, leading and project managing a £125 million modernisation of hearing aid services (MHAS) programme in England, rolled out with training and support provided by the MRC Hearing and Communication Group. www.rnid.org.uk
• National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS)
  The National Deaf Children’s Society is the only UK charity solely dedicated to providing support, information and advice for deaf children and young people, their families and professionals working with them. www.ndcs.org.uk
• The University of Manchester
  The University of Manchester has been created by bringing together The Victoria University of Manchester and UMIST, two of Britain's most distinguished universities, to create a powerful new force in British Higher Education. www.manchester.ac.uk
• Department for Education and Skills (DFES)
  The DFES aims to give children an excellent start in education; enable young people to equip themselves with life and work skills; encourage adults to achieve their full potential through learning. www.dfes.gov.uk/
• Sure Start
  The DFES aims to give children an excellent start in education; enable young people to equip themselves with life and work skills; encourage adults to achieve their full potential through learning. www.surestart.gov.uk
• National Screening Committee (NSC)
  The UK National Screening Committee is responsible for national screening programmes in England in terms of assessing evidence for their introduction, overseeing implementation and monitoring effectiveness and quality assurance. www.nsc.nhs.uk/
• Early excellence
  The early excellence centres programme was set up in 1997 to develop models of good practice in integrating services for young children and families. www.surestart.gov.uk/surestartservices/settings/earlyexcellencecentres
• Northgate IS
  Northgate Information Solutions are a supplier of software applications and outsourcing solutions to the public and private sector. The company works closely with many corporate organisations, in addition to all of the UK’s regional police forces and 80% of UK local authorities. www.northgate-is.com