Tinnitus Awareness Week: 4th-10th February Today (Monday 4th February) marks the start of Tinnitus Awareness Week 2019. Organised by the British Tinnitus Association, the week which runs until 10th February aims to raise awareness of tinnitus and the impact it can have on day-to-day life. Events will be taking place across the country, to find out if any are taking […]
Volunteers enjoy pizza evening – Northern Ireland A group of Hearing Link volunteers in Northern Ireland got together recently for a lovely catch-up. It was a chance for them to meet in a relaxed environment and discuss volunteering priorities for 2019. There was also a chance to enjoy a sneaky bit of pizza too. If you are interested in volunteering in Northern […]
Forth Valley annual tinnitus information day – Scotland The Forth Valley Sensory Centre is hosting its annual tinnitus information day on the 5th February. Visitors will be able to drop-in for advice sessions and workshops for those wishing to find out more about tinnitus and how to manage the condition. The drop-in sessions will take place between 10am and 12noon, then 1pm-3pm. No […]
Blog: Attitudes to hearing loss in the construction industry A blog by Hearing Link volunteer, Bob Gowen I’d like to write about attitudes in the construction sector to people who are deaf. As an electrical contractor I have spent a lot of time working on building sites, and here are a few of my experiences. I gradually lost my hearing from my early forties. […]
Inclusive workplace experience survey – Northern Ireland The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI) is looking views and experience on inclusive working environments. Thank you for completing the survey.
Wear your butterfly with pride Wear our butterfly with pride in 2019 with our fantastic offer to kick off the year. There is 25% off our multi-pack of Butterfly Supporters badges, so for January you’ll pay only £3.75 for our range instead of £5.00. The Hearing Link logo is a butterfly. The butterfly is symbolic of the transition that people […]
Taunton hard of hearing group The Taunton Hard of Hearing Group is encouraging new members to come along to its monthly club. Join members on the third Thursday of every month from 2-4pm at the Tangier Scout and Guide Centre, Castle Street, Tangier, Taunton, TA1 4AS. Every month there are different themes, here are the future dates: 21 Feb Watchet […]
