Volunteers link up with programme beneficiary at community sessions Our Hearing Link Scotland volunteers met a familiar face at our recent drop-in session in Edinburgh. Margaret Canning and Ann Thallon were delighted to reunite with former programme beneficiary Bill Carle (pictured) earlier this month (October). Bill previously attended our Self Management Programme in Edinburgh in 2015 which was facilitated by Ann and Margaret, as […]
Hearing technology manufacturers call for EU response to hearing loss The British and Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) works closely with its European counterpart EHIMA, and has lent its support to their recent efforts to raise awareness of hearing loss with EU policy makers. EHIMA submitted a parliamentary question to the European Commission in July, which has now received an engaged response from ministers. […]
Product of the month: Assistive listening devices Are you looking for technology to support your hearing needs? Head over to our online shop this October to browse our range of assistive listening devices. And if you need any support in choosing the right device for you, email our Helpdesk Team at helpdesk@hearinglink.org. See what’s on offer at: https://shop.hearinglink.org/assistive-technology-34-c.asp
Tottenham Hotspur FC deaf football sessions The Tottenham Hotspur Foundation is running a series of football sessions for people who are deaf. The sessions aim to provide individuals with the opportunity to develop their football skills and have fun at the same time. They take place at Haringey Sixth Form College – Sports Hall, White Hart Lane, Tottenham, London N17 8HR on […]
Hearing Link information day – Lisburn, Northern Ireland Our Northern Ireland team will be out and about in Lisburn this Friday (5th October) for the first in a series of information events in partnership with Advanced Bionics. Join us at Lagan Valley Island Conference Centre, Lisburn, from 1pm until 4pm. Come along and find out more about our services, as well as demonstrations of the […]
Event exploring the future of hearing devices for music listening An event which will explore the future of hearing device for listening to music will take place this month (October). Head along to the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London on Tuesday 16th October between 1pm and 5pm for free demonstrations and presentations (booking required). The event draws in the work already done through […]
Researchers develop new test for balance disorders Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new testing device using bone conduction technology that is said to offer “significant advantages” over current tests for balance disorders. Read the full story on The Hearing Review: http://www.hearingreview.com/2018/09/swedish-university-researchers-develop-new-test-balance-disorders/
