Participant needed for potential swimmer’s ear research The National Institute for Health Research (the research arm of the NHS) is considering funding new research into the effectiveness of treatments for swimmer’s ear (otitis externa). The Institute is seeking to get in touch with someone who has experienced more than one episode of the condition to ask them to look at a research […]
Tinnitus Awareness Week 5th-11th February Today marks the start of Tinnitus Awareness Week. Organised by the British Tinnitus Association, the 5th-11th, it is an opportunity to raise awareness of a condition that affects 1 in 10 people in the UK. To find out more about the week visit: https://www.tinnitusweek.com/ There are also a number of events taking place across the UK. To find […]
European study on accessible television An international survey on accessible television in Europe is being carried out at the University of Seville (Spain). The brief survey aims to find out the opinion of the users of the subtitling, audio description and sign language services on the BBC. All answers will remain totally anonymous. If you have any questions about the survey, […]
London Tube travel could be damaging passenger hearing The BBC is reporting that travelling regularly via London Underground may be damaging to your hearing. Parts of the underground are said to be so loud that they are equivalent to “being at a rock concert”. Certain sections of journeys reached as loud as 109 decibels; louder than a helicopter take off close by. The […]
deafPLUS workshops on identifying & responding to hate crime DeafPLUS, a charity supporting Deaf and hard of hearing people, have developed workshops to help raise understanding of D/deaf targeted hate crimes. The workshops are part of a project aimed at increasing awareness of Deaf Hate Crime amongst Hard of Hearing people and will work to gather evidence via questionnaires of peoples’ understanding and experiences of […]
Super January shop sale Head over to our online shop in January and enjoy 50% off selected items in the gift range. Start the new year with a bargain. Items in our January sale include: mini nail files magnet notepad butterfly mug (limited stock) Butterflysky limited edition print
Hearing Link to attend Northern Ireland health fairs People with hearing loss in Northern Ireland can find out more about Hearing Link services at health fairs being held over the next month. Hearing Link volunteers and staff will be on hand at the events taking place in libraries across the country. The dates and venues are: Thursday 18th January, 11am-3pm (Ormeau Road, Belfast) – […]
