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Teenager and hospital team win charity’s awards championing deaf children

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A deaf teenager from London is among the winners of a charity’s awards in memory of a mother who advocated for children with hearing loss.
Members of St George's Auditory Implant Service (right) receive their award. Picture: AVUK
Members of St George's Auditory Implant Service (right) receive their award. Picture: AVUK

Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK), the winner of the Early Years Award at the Children and Young People Now Awards 2023, hosted the Claire Campbell Awards to recognise individuals and organisations dedicated to championing deaf children’s rights and potential.

The awards, established in memory of the advocate and AVUK volunteer, Claire Campbell who died in November last year, highlighted the importance and achievements of those creating a better future for deaf children.

The event brought together recipients, supporters and renowned figures committed to advancing the cause.

Among the winners was Lauren Press, a deaf 17-year-old from north London, who was lauded for her “growth and commitment to both her education and supporting other deaf individuals”.

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