Volunteers raise awareness at library health fairs Our fantastic volunteers in Northern Ireland have been raising awareness of Hearing Link to communities by attending a series of library health fairs. Volunteers Les and Ramona Williams brought our information stand to Banbridge Library recently in an effort to tell others about the type of specialist support we offer. The event was part of […]
Do Tell Them. As it was bitterly cold and trying to snow today Sue and I threw caution to the gale force wind and had lunch at Pizza Hut – bargain price lunchtime buffet with pizza and salad top ups as required. I tell you, we know how to live. Our server noticed Sue is deaf and provided […]
BAA host regional study day in the North East The British Academy is Audiology is to host its annual regional study day in the North East of England in March. It will be held at Durham County Cricket Club, Durham on Friday 17th March. The theme of the study day is ‘Advancing Audiology: Non-Routine Adult Services’ and is open to all audiology professionals. You do not need […]
Communication; the universal solvent or a sticky subject? I picked Chris and one of his mates up from school; they are going to the park. I’m driving. The plan is they’ll be staying at the park while I walk down with Jess (our dog) to pick up Alex. Halfway down the hill Chris and his mate start jumping around in the car. They are […]
Share your views on hearing loss Do you live in North Wales? Have you been diagnosed with acquired hearing loss? We are looking for people to share what is important when hearing loss is diagnosed. Your feedback will help us to create a new one-day programme of support to be piloted in Wales later in the year. We are hosting two […]
Views sought on Accessible Information Standard NHS England is seeking views as part of a review into the Accessible Information Standard which launched last year. The Standard aims to ensure that people with a disability, impairment or sensory loss receive accessible information and communication support from providers of NHS care and adult social care. The aim of this review is to […]
For thinking out loud! It’s official; I am strange! I’ve noticed quite a few times in the last few weeks that people have been looking at me oddly. Yesterday in Tesco for example; I was standing near the fridge where they keep the cold meats. As usual it was very busy, not only with shoppers but also with staff […]
