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Lip reading


Womans mouth with written words such as Wow, Hi and bye

Lip-reading is a valuable communication skill that involves the individual watching your lip shapes, gestures and facial movements.

We all lip-read without realising it, especially in noisy situations. When you speak to someone, their facial expressions give you information to help you understand what they are saying.

Here’s more information and guidance on supporting D/deaf or hard of hearing colleagues

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