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Deaf population to benefit from new technology

The Island's deaf community will benefit from a new sign-language interpretation service.

The online service will operate by video link - connecting to a live language interpreter over a computer webcam or on a tablet device. 

The Department of Health and Social Care says this will save around £1,000 on consultant visits and improve the delivery of care at Noble's Hospital. 
 
Head of audiology Stephen Griffiths says it'll make life much easier for patients: 
 

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