Zoom announces automatic captions update Video calling platform Zoom has announced that it will be introducing automatic closed captions for all its users in the autumn of this year. The platform used by millions of people worldwide announced the changes in a recent blog post on its website. The changes of adding ‘Live Transcription’ are part of its commitment to […]
New global community created for cochlear implant users A new and innovative global community of organisations, individuals and cochlear implant experts has been formed and launched today on International Cochlear Implant Day (25th February 2021). The Cochlear Implant International Community of Action (CIICA) shares the vision of increasing access to cochlear implants and providing lifelong support for those who benefit from them. The […]
Five questions with… Rosie Wolf, Helpdesk Responder Rosie Wolf became profoundly deaf in her left ear very suddenly in her early 50s. This had quite an impact on her life because she was teaching music to children at the time. After an MRI scan, it was discovered that she had a brain tumour (about the size of a grapefruit). She was in […]
Preparing for your Coronavirus vaccination when you have hearing loss If you are preparing to receive a vaccine, our useful tips will help make your appointment go a little more smoothly.
Survey: Views sought on hearing aid replacement and maintenance Please note: This survey has now closed. To find about latest news and events please visit hearinglink.org/news Views of UK hearing aid users are being sought through an online survey which focuses on hearing aid replacement and maintenance protocols in UK audiology clinics. Hillary Cruise, an MSc Audiology student at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, has […]
Panel members needed for Lived Experience Advisory Panel Social research company Traverse are creating a Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP for short) and you could be part of it. The panel is a first step towards their vision, that in the future, research will be done by people from different communities with different experiences. Traverse will work in partnership with the LEAP to […]
Photography competition to promote hearing health This competition has now closed. To find about latest news and events please visit hearinglink.org/news The Institute for Health and Policy Organisation (IPHO) have launched a photography competition to raise awareness of hearing health. The virtual gallery project ‘Hearing Care for ALL’ aims to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of changes in your […]
