The Top 5 Must-Have Accessories for Your Hearing Aid: part 1 By James A Grindlay We all know that hearing aids vary wildly in their usefulness and consistency: some can be fantastic for years, and some are duds right out of the box. However, there’s always a chance to improve what they can offer, regardless of their performance. Why? Well, accessories of course! Whether it’s a […]
Deaf Awareness in the NHS: share your views A research project at the University of Cambridge is seeking input from people with hearing loss, or parents/carers of people with hearing loss, about their NHS experiences. The study is being led by a group of patients and clinicians working to improve the way NHS staff work and communicate with people who have a hearing […]
Is your hearing aid or cochlear implant part of your body or merely a piece of property? By Dr Rachael Dixon University of Birmingham The law as it stands operates on a person-thing distinction meaning law applies to either a person or a thing. Advances in medical device technology have seen persons and things become increasingly intertwined. Many people have become ‘Everyday Cyborgs’. This is a term we use in our research […]
Hearing Link drop-in session, London – Mon 13 Jan Worried about hearing loss? Not hearing clearly or misunderstanding what’s being said? TV and radio need to be turned up? If you’re 65 or over, in London and are worried about possible hearing loss, our drop-in sessions at Mycenae House may be helpful. The next session is next Thursday 13 January (1pm-3pm) in the Main Hall. […]
Calling Scottish residents with sensory loss Are you interested in helping to improve the availability of health and wellbeing information for people in Scotland living with long term conditions, disabled people and unpaid carers? If so, ALISS would like to hear from you. ALISS is A Local Information System for Scotland, a digital service and programme within the Health and Social […]
Hearing Support session in Edinburgh Our next Hearing Support drop-in session in Edinburgh takes place on Monday 10 January 2022 at Central Library, 1.30pm-3.30pm. If you are looking to talk in confidence to someone who understands the changes in your hearing, or that of a loved one, then we’re here to help. Our trained volunteers are on hand to offer […]
Thank you… Let’s end 2021 with a massive Thank You to our volunteers who have helped to keep us going during the year. Your time, enthusiasm and sharing of your hearing loss experiences is much appreciated, whether on our Helpdesk or helping us to run LinkUps or other services. We couldn’t do what we do, without you. […]
