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

New lipreading class for Orpington

Two women talkingLipreading tutor Lisa Cox is offering new lipreading classes in Orpington, Kent. They will take place at Bromley Adult Education College, The Poverest Centre, Orpington, Kent, on Tuesdays from 9.30-11.30am. For further information contact Lisa Cox by emailing enquiries@baec.ac.uk. Classes can also be booked online at: http://baec.ac.uk/

Participants with hearing loss sought for study

survey clipboardResearchers at the University of Nottingham are looking for adults with hearing aids to participate in studies in February and March 2018. The 3D Tune-In project has developed a digital game and a website application for adults with hearing aids. One is a game that is designed to teach people with hearing aids about how […]

Cochlear implant blog: Part two

Part two and the conclusion of our mini blog series to mark International Cochlear Implant Day (25th February). Marc Van Cartier-Kerr continues his cochlear implant story. Part two: Bringing back my world I had just started a new job and it seemed to be going well.  I was missing a lot, but people were being very […]

Hearing loss group launches in Newtownabbey

Newtownabbey hearing loss groupHearing Link volunteers in Northern Ireland are launching a new hearing loss group this month. Join them at Corr’s Corner, 315 Ballyclare Road, Newtownabbey on Thursday 22nd February from 7-9pm.  Further meetings will take place on the last Thursday of each month. The friendly and welcoming group provides information and support for people experiencing changes […]

New lipreading classes for Northern Ireland

Ramona, Les and Anne MaddillA new set of lipreading classes are set to start in Northern Ireland this Spring. Organised by the Banbridge Lipreading Group, which is supported by the Big Lottery Fund, they will take place on the following dates and locations: – Banbridge Tesco Outlet Centre, Bridgewater Retail Park, Bt32 4LF, Thurs 15th March to 24th May […]