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Consultations and engagement opportunities

Have your say on services, research and policies that affect Disabled and Deaf people in Devon and beyond.

This page is regularly updated with national and local consultations, by adding your voice you can help to drive change.

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Sign up to be part of the Disability Together engagement group

You will be notified of opportunities to share your feedback on matters that affect Disabled and Deaf people and people with long-term health conditions. This could be in surveys, focus groups, online, or in-person. Sign up and we’ll add your details to our engagement database and contact you about future opportunities. You’re never under any obligation to take part, and you can opt out at any time.

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Current national and local consultations

RNIB Accessible Healthcare Information Survey

RNIB is carrying out research to understand blind and partially sighted people’s experiences of accessing healthcare information.

The RNIB want to hear about information such as appointment letters, test results, medication information and treatment guidance. They are also interested in people’s experiences of digital healthcare services, including the NHS App.

This survey is open to anyone living in the England who is blind or partially sighted and aged 16 and over. The deadline to apply is Tuesday 20 October 2026.

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Local Consultation

Disability Together Deaf Wellbeing service survey

Help us provide the right support and activities. We want to hear about what is important to you to support your health and wellbeing. Anyone that uses British Sign Language or is D/deaf can take part.

Start the survey
National Consultation

Scope Research Panel

Disabled people and carers of disabled children share their lived experience to shape Scope’s policy campaigns, content and partner accessibility. Roles include surveys, focus groups, interviews and mystery shopping.

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National Consultation

RNID Public Transport Accessibility Research (2025–2026)

RNID’s 18‑month project explores transport accessibility for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Activities include surveys, travel diaries and focus groups, with an advisory board of lived‑experience members.

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Local Consultation

Plymouth University Deaf Co‑Researchers

Deaf people are invited to co‑research a project on audism in clinical psychology. As co‑researchers you’ll shape questions, analyse data and help present findings in BSL and plain English. No prior research experience needed.

Email stevie.chandler@plymouth.ac.uk if you’d like to be involved, or send a BSL video to 07501346175

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find out about new consultations?

Check this page regularly or sign up to be a part of our engagement group. You will then be notified of opportunities to have your voice heard.

It varies: quick surveys may take 5 or 10 minutes, while focus groups or co‑research can require several hours spread over weeks or months. 

Responses to surveys go to local or national governments, universities or charities running the consultation. 

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Devon Disability Voice

A volunteer-led engagement group where Disabled and d/Deaf people shape services, raise awareness and influence change across Devon.

More about Devon Disability Voice