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News about hearing loss, and the latest updates from Hearing Link Services.

Lipreading Awareness Week (10-14th September)

Two women talkingToday marks the start of Lipreading Awareness Week 2018. This week (10th-14th September) is an opportunity to raise awareness of hearing loss and how learning to lipread can support communication. Led by the Association of Teachers of Lipreading to Adults, there will be a series of free taster sessions taking place across the country for […]

Glenrothes technology day – 12th September

Senior adult couple using smart phone-close upOur Hearing Link volunteer and information stand will be heading to the Glenrothes Technology Day next week. The event is being run by Fife Deaf Communication Service in partnership with Fife Society for the Blind and RNIB. It is an opportunity to find out more about assistive listening equipment and resources to support hearing loss […]

Subtitled cinema in Northern Ireland

SUBTITLED CINEMA – Northern Ireland compiled by our volunteer Nicola   **Listings based on information available at time of posting**   Antrim Omniplex Christopher Robin (PG) – Sat 8 Sep at 12.10pm Christopher Robin (PG) – Sun 9 Sep at 12.10pm The Happytime Murders (15) – Mon 10 Sep at 7.00pm   Armagh Omniplex Christopher Robin (PG) […]

Effects of noise on our hearing 

In a world teeming with technology and incessant entertainment opportunities, noise can be a nuisance you cannot ignore or easily do away with.  From traffic to factories and even music, noise pollution has become quite common in major places.  Noise that pollutes the environment can either be loud and brief or loud and long lasting. Irrespective of the type, sound can damage the internal structure of your ears and […]