Hearing aid users’ music survey The School of Music at the University of Leeds is conducting research into hearing aid users’ enjoyment and use of music. Researchers would like to find out about the listening behaviours of people who use a hearing for a minimum of one hour a day. Participants will be asked about: • experiences of music in everyday […]
New lipreading classes announced New lipreading classes have been announced in Guildford. Organised by the Diocese of Guildford ‘Hear Here!’ Project, the classes will run in Englefield Green on Thursday afternoons from 29th September to 8th December. Led by tutor Jill Rose, they will be held in The John Monsell Room, St Jude’s Church, St Jude’s Road, Englefield Green TW20 0BZ. Classes […]
Accessible screenings – London Film Festival The BFI London Film Festival kicks off next month and there are a number of accessible screenings taking place. It takes place between the 5th and 16th October in cinemas across the UK capital. To find out what accessible screenings are taking place, visit its website. The full programme can also be downloaded. Tickets go on sale from […]
PLOD scheme launches in Nottinghamshire Nottinghamshire Police has become the latest force in the country to launch a Police Link Officer for Deaf people (PLOD) scheme. It is designed to promote and improve equal access to Nottinghamshire Police services for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. The police force has seven ‘PLOD officers’ – four police officers and […]
Find a useful hearing loss org Whether you live in the UK or further afield, we have a fantastic directory of useful organisations that can support you. From groups and clubs, to hearing loss associations and lipreading organisations, there is a fantastic catalogue to browse. Check out our UK useful organisation’s page by clicking here. For our website visitors living in […]
New NHS appointments website planned A one-stop NHS website where patients can book appointments, order prescriptions and access medical advice is to be launched next year. The Guardian reports that patients in England will also be able to register with a GP, check symptoms and access their medical records online. Visitors to the website will also be able to compare how well […]
Tea and cakes September 16th, 4.05 a.m. and I’m awake, again. Yesterday I slept a little later, not much. Sue and I eat at a superb Indian restaurant last night and it could be that I consumed enough to clog a wheelie bin that disturbed my sleep. It’s still unseasonably hot and humid, could that be it? More […]
