The newborn hearing screening test helps identify babies who have permanent hearing loss as early as possible. This means parents can get the support and advice they need right from the start.

Information from the NHS website can be viewed here:  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/newborn-hearing-test/

An information sheet for parents on informed consent can be viewed here:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/newborn-hearing-screening-programme-nhsp-operational-guidance/6-patient-journey-from-screen-to-referral#informed-consent