The waiting time has improved from two years to 18 months, according to the Hörselskadades Riksförbund (HRF). However, it still far exceeds the three-month care guarantee. " He described the situation as a public health crisis, noting that many risk social isolation, ill health, and sick leave.
The exact number of people in the queue and the reasons for the long waits remain unclear.
Behind the queue statistics hide hundreds of thousands of people in a desperate situation.
It is a public health crisis we are seeing. Many risk social isolation, ill health, and sick leave.