New study reveals the impact of hearing loss on mental well being A new study has given an insight to social and health impacts of hearing loss on a person’s well being. Clear Living, a healthcare and lifestyle website, released its annual report – Impact of Hearing Loss on Mental Well-being and Lifestyle Study – which highlights the detrimental effect hearing loss has on mental well being […]
Blog: Anthony’s hearing loss story Written by Carly Sygrove Anthony first contacted me after listening to Hearing Me, an audio documentary, which gives a glimpse into my world, following my experience of sudden hearing loss. He wrote to tell me that he was ‘deeply affected’ by the way my story had been brought to life. He told me that he […]
Blog: The road to nowhere A couple of months ago I was asked by Hearing Link to find out about roadside assistance, specifically provision by breakdown companies for hard of hearing (HoH) and D/deaf customers. Let’s be really clear (for those who don’t understand the necessity of having a HoH and D/deaf breakdown service). If, like me, you have a […]
MED-EL open day – Sheffield Postponed until further notice. Cochlear implant specialists MED-EL are hosting an open day in Sheffield next week. Join them at 3 Park Square, Thorncliffe Park, Chapeltown, Sheffield S35 2PH, on Wednesday 18th March between 4pm and 7pm to find out how their solutions help to change the lives of people with hearing loss. Delegates will […]
Research study on new smartphone app for hearing aids **Please note, this event has been postponed.** Culture Clinic are planning a research study on a new smartphone app that is designed to be used together with your hearing aids and any wireless microphones. They are looking for participants to take part in a 1.5hr one-to-one interview to discuss the new product and be walked […]
Have your say on future of disability support fund – Northern Ireland Views are being sought by the Independent Living Fund (ILF) – the public body that provides financial support to help disabled people live independently – for disabled people and their care networks to share their views on the future of the fund in Northern Ireland. 438 people across Northern Ireland currently receive ILF support to […]
March 3rd 2020: World Hearing Day Today is World Hearing Day, organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The theme for this year’s event is: ‘Don’t let hearing loss limit you. Hearing for Life’. Across the world around 5% of the population has hearing loss. Around 83% of those who could benefit from a hearing aid don’t use one. World Hearing Day aims […]
