Self-help videos
Welcome to our new section, offering hearing loss videos that give bite-sized information on the most important hearing loss topics.
Understanding changes in your hearing is the first step to making informed choices about the next steps you need to take.
Below you will find a series of self-help videos (subtitled) covering topics such as how the ear works, audiology appointments, tinnitus, balance issues, and technology.
You can also view inspirational hearing loss stories of people who are living with the challenges of hearing loss and find out the ways we can help you.
Browse our range of hearing loss videos below and if you required further support for your hearing loss, please contact our Helpdesk.
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Hearing
The auditory system and human ear is a complex part of our anatomy. Find out more about this cast topic including the inner workings of your ear and ways to look after your hearing.
How the ear works
How loud are your headphones
Audiology
Visiting an audiologist can be daunting. Our self-help videos will help you to understand your appointment, learn about audiograms and what to expect during a hearing test.
Getting the most from your audiology appointment
How a hearing aid test works
Audiogram explained
Sudden Hearing Loss – What to do
Tinnitus
Approximately 13% of the UK population are living with the symptoms of tinnitus. Our video explains more about the condition.
What does tinnitus sound like?
Balance
Find out more about balance disorders commonly associated with hearing loss and details of how the balance system works.
How the balance system works
Hearing instruments
There are many incredible hearing instruments that can help you to live well with your hearing loss. From hearing aids to cochlear implants find out more about what’s available.
How a cochlear implant works
How a bone conduction device works
How a middle ear implant works
Adjusting to your hearing aids
Assistive technology for hearing loss
Assistive listening devices are useful tech to use to support you if you have hearing loss. Find out more about what’s available including a guide on hearing loops.
What is a Hearing Loop
Hearing loss stories
Living with hearing loss can be challenging. Watch inspirational stories of how our services have supported them to live well with their hearing.
Ahmed and Claire
Tony and Sue
James
Craig
Shona
Services videos
Hearing Link Services offer a range of personalised hearing loss services to help you or a loved. Find out more about the ways we can help.
What is a LinkUp group
Helpdesk
Services overview
Hearing Aid Maintenance
Helpful videos with quick tips on taking care of your hearing aids
Introduction
Daily routine – cleaning
Daily routine – storage
Batteries – Checking your batteries
Batteries – Which do you need?
How to change your batteries
Batteries – storage and use
Keeping hearing aids dry
Tubing – How to fit a new tube
Top tip – Don’t drop it!
