British Society of Audiology online e-Conference The British Society of Audiology will be holding their inaugural e-Conference in early December this year. This will be a virtual event beginning December 1st and running through to December 8th, featuring more than 20 top speakers from the world of audiology in a series of pre-recorded sessions which will be made available online during […]
Cochlear implant assessments – have your say A student at University College London is conducting a survey on patient experiences of the cochlear implant assessment procedure. The goal is to collect the opinions of individuals who have been through the process of applying for a cochlear implant (including those who were not successfully approved at the time) and learn how they felt […]
Hearing Link Christmas Cards now on sale It’s that time of year again when we begin planning for the visit of Father Christmas. To show your support for Hearing Link this festive season, head over to our online shop and pick up lovely Christmas card. You can also take advantage of our seasonal deal where you can buy three packs (of five […]
Phone calls are causing frustration and stress People with hearing loss want to be able to make and receive phone calls more easily than they are currently able to, according to new survey research. More than 1,100 people, aged 18 to 80 plus, answered questions about their experiences of making and receiving phone calls. 60% of all respondents were hearing aid users, […]
Deafness affects partners too, new research finds Research by the University of Nottingham has found that partners of people who have lost their hearing experience frustration, anger and upset. The research team reviewed 78 studies about the impact of deafness and those closest to them. Partners reported becoming socially isolated and exhausted. Read the full story on the Daily Mail website: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4953766/Partners-people-going-deaf-endure-frustration.html#ixzz4v61XtPMN
25% selected stickers – Hearing Link shop For the month of October, enjoy 25% off the price of selected stickers in our online shop. Offer applies to the following products: International Ear Symbol stickers (15 & 25mm) Please speak clearly (Pack of five) Buy yours today by heading over to: https://shop.hearinglink.org/communication-resources-1-c.asp Offer valid 01.10.17 until 31.10.17. Terms and conditions apply. Delivery is […]
UK theatre to trial subtitling glasses technology The National Theatre is to trial new augmented reality glasses with the aim of providing subtitles to deaf and hard of hearing audience members. There is much potential in this technology and it is great to see it finally arrive in the UK. With some refinements, it could go along way to providing true equality […]
