LinkUps return for 2022! Our LinkUps are here for you in 2022! LinkUps are a free support group for people with hearing loss and their families. A LinkUp is led by up to two facilitators and an event support team, who all have professional or lived experience and understanding of hearing loss. The group facilitators, volunteers and participants involved […]
Humans of Scotland: May’s story continues You may remember that our volunteer May Wood featured in a 2019 e-book Humans of Scotland. The book, produced by The Alliance in Scotland, featured 30 inspirational stories from people across Scotland, with a foreword by Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister. The Humans of Scotland project, running since 2018, has sought to provide a platform for […]
A Strictly Rose blooms By Sylvia Irvine-Robertson Congratulations to Rose Ayling-Ellis and her partner Giovanni Pernice following their stupendous success in Strictly Come Dancing 2021 in winning the glitterball! I have been following Rose’s progress with keen interest since the start of the competition in the hope that not only would she show promise as a dancer, but would […]
Hearing Link over Christmas and New Year Our online Helpdesk and LiveChat services will close from 12 noon on Wednesday 22 December and will reopen at 9.00am on Tuesday 4 January. However, we will still monitor the Helpdesk every day. The festive period can be a tricky time for some people, so we can guide you towards emotional support in English and […]
You’re not alone – Helpdesk is here for you If you think you’re experiencing a change in your hearing, or you are struggling with hearing loss and all its challenges, or you’re supporting someone with hearing loss – we’re here to help. All our Helpdesk Responders have lived or professional experience of hearing loss and they are ready to offer information, guidance, and support. […]
Hearing Link Shop – Christmas Our online shop will close for the Christmas holidays at 12 noon on Wednesday 22 December and reopen at 9am on Tuesday 4 January 2022. Orders can be placed securely online during this period, but they will not be processed and despatched until w/c 3rd January. All enquiries will be responded to after this […]
Hearing loss research – add your input We’ve received a number of updates recently from researchers whose projects touch on hearing loss-related issues in one way or another. If you would like to participate in any of these initiatives, brief details are below. Chioma Nwaefulu from Bath University would like to hear from people with hearing loss to help him design a […]
