New products added to the Hearing Link Shop A new range of products have been added to the Hearing Link Shop to support people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Clear Expression face coverings to our choice of accessible coverings. These disposable alternatives have a transparent window to help support communication with those who rely on lipreading. Each pack contains five coverings […]
IFHOHYP host webinar on late deafness Please note: This event has now taken place Join the International Federation of Hard of Hearing Young People (IFHOHYP) for a webinar this week as part of its World Hearing Day activities. “Remembering, Reimagining, Rebuilding: Life after late deafness” will take place via Zoom on Saturday 6th March. Speakers from across the globe, will share […]
1 in 4 projected to have hearing problems by 2050 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that as many as 2.5 billion people worldwide – or 1 in 4 – could be living with some level of hearing loss by 2050. And at least 700 million of these people will require access to hearing and ear care, unless action is taken. The findings were […]
Zoom announces automatic captions update Video calling platform Zoom has announced that it will be introducing automatic closed captions for all its users in the autumn of this year. The platform used by millions of people worldwide announced the changes in a recent blog post on its website. The changes of adding ‘Live Transcription’ are part of its commitment to […]
New global community created for cochlear implant users A new and innovative global community of organisations, individuals and cochlear implant experts has been formed and launched today on International Cochlear Implant Day (25th February 2021). The Cochlear Implant International Community of Action (CIICA) shares the vision of increasing access to cochlear implants and providing lifelong support for those who benefit from them. The […]
Five questions with… Rosie Wolf, Helpdesk Responder Rosie Wolf became profoundly deaf in her left ear very suddenly in her early 50s. This had quite an impact on her life because she was teaching music to children at the time. After an MRI scan, it was discovered that she had a brain tumour (about the size of a grapefruit). She was in […]
Preparing for your Coronavirus vaccination when you have hearing loss If you are preparing to receive a vaccine, our useful tips will help make your appointment go a little more smoothly.
