Free managing your hearing loss course – Edinburgh A free six-week course to help individuals manage changes in their hearing, will start in Edinburgh in November (2019). Topics covered include: Managing you hearing aids Lipreading Technology There will also be guest speakers, including a volunteer from Hearing Link to speak our services and support. Friends, family members and partners are welcome to join […]
HALO team recognised for outstanding volunteering Our wonderful Hearing Aid Liaison Outreach (HALO) team in Scotland has been recognised for its outstanding volunteering. The group, who provide fortnightly support sessions for patients at Edinburgh’s Adult Audiology unit, were presented with a certificate from Volunteer Edinburgh. Each year, Volunteer Edinburgh hosts an Inspiring Volunteer Team Awards, and the HALO volunteers were recognised […]
Hearing implant information day – Bristol Hearing implant manufacturer MED-EL is hosting a free to attend information day in Bristol. Join experts and HearPeer mentors at Doubletree by Hilton, Bristol (BS1 6NJ) on Saturday 23rd November 2019 from 10am-3.30pm. If you are considering a middle ear implant, cochlear implant or bone conduction implant this is the information event for you! Come […]
Hearing Link volunteer presented with Heather Jackson Award Hearing Link volunteer John Newton has been presented with the Heather Jackson Award during a celebration event recently. The Heather Jackson Award is presented jointly by the National Association of Deafened People (NADP), Signature, and Hearing Link. It is awarded to a person who has made a significant contribution to the improvement of the welfare and opportunity of deafened […]
Blog: Would Robert de Niro use earplugs? I wonder when we will witness a Hollywood blockbuster with actors either putting in earplugs before they start shooting or ‘acting deaf’ after they have used their gun?
deafscotland survey: Cycling safety and hearing loss deafscotland is working with Paths For All to put together information on how to cycle safely if you have a hearing loss. They would like to find out what you feel about cycling at the moment and how safe you think you and your family are when cycling. You can complete their questionnaire online. Deadline […]
Lipreading Awareness Week: 9th-15th September Today is the start of Lipreading Awareness Week 2019, organised by the Association of Teachers of Lipreading to Adults (ATLA). The week runs from 9th-15th September and is an opportunity to raise awareness of lipreading across the UK. There are lots of free lipreading taster sessions taking place across the country during this week. Head […]
