Cochlear implant users needed for Covid-19 study Please note: This survey has now closed. The Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre is looking for adults who use at least one cochlear implant to assist in a new research. The study aims to better understand the impact that the measures introduced to combat the spread of COVID-19, such as the use of face-masks and the […]
Survey: Share your views about Relay UK Please note: This survey has now closed. Independent research company Watermelon are conducting research on behalf of BT regarding its Relay UK service (previously known as NGT or Text Relay). They want to understand how people use Relay UK today to ensure it continues to meet users’ needs. If you’d like to take part in […]
Use of phone & video calls for delivering health, care & befriender services A new video resource is now available to support managers, staff and volunteers who are using phone and video calls to deliver health, care and befriender services to older people, a high proportion of whom have hearing loss. The video by Ideas for Ears is highly practical and looks at problems caused for those not easily […]
New study reveals the impact of hearing loss on mental well being A new study has given an insight to social and health impacts of hearing loss on a person’s well being. Clear Living, a healthcare and lifestyle website, released its annual report – Impact of Hearing Loss on Mental Well-being and Lifestyle Study – which highlights the detrimental effect hearing loss has on mental well being […]
Blog: Anthony’s hearing loss story Written by Carly Sygrove Anthony first contacted me after listening to Hearing Me, an audio documentary, which gives a glimpse into my world, following my experience of sudden hearing loss. He wrote to tell me that he was ‘deeply affected’ by the way my story had been brought to life. He told me that he […]
Blog: The road to nowhere A couple of months ago I was asked by Hearing Link to find out about roadside assistance, specifically provision by breakdown companies for hard of hearing (HoH) and D/deaf customers. Let’s be really clear (for those who don’t understand the necessity of having a HoH and D/deaf breakdown service). If, like me, you have a […]
MED-EL open day – Sheffield Postponed until further notice. Cochlear implant specialists MED-EL are hosting an open day in Sheffield next week. Join them at 3 Park Square, Thorncliffe Park, Chapeltown, Sheffield S35 2PH, on Wednesday 18th March between 4pm and 7pm to find out how their solutions help to change the lives of people with hearing loss. Delegates will […]
