Lipreading Awareness Week 2017 Today marks the start of Lipreading Awareness Week 2017. Organised by the Association of Teachers to Lipreading Adults (ATLA), the week aims to raise awareness of lipreading and offers free taster sessions across the country from 11th-15th September. To find out if a free lipreading taster session is taking place near you, visit the ATLA […]
Dan takes on new marathon challenge Team Hearing Link runner Dan Harrison has set his sights on a new challenge in support of people with hearing loss. Fresh from his success in completing his second marathon he will run the first ever Birmingham International Marathon in October 2017. Dan took up running only last year as he was determined not […]
Living well with multiple conditions in later life – have your say Hearing Link supporters are invited to participate in a survey as part of the James Lind Alliance – Priority Setting Partnership. Responses are sought from those who are aged 80+, or from those who care for someone aged 80+ years old whether that be a family member/carer, or a health care professional. The 80+ age […]
Cochlear implant information day – Belfast, 6th Sept Are you considering a Cochlear Implant and want to know more before making a decision? Advanced Bionics are hosting an information day in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Wednesday 6th September 2017. The event will be running from 10:45am to 1:15pm at the Europa Hotel, Great Victoria St., Belfast, BT2 7AP map ** This event was […]
Run for us at the 2018 London Marathon There are still places available on Team Hearing Link for next year’s London Marathon. Show your support for our work across the UK, by taking part in this once-in-a-lifetime prestigious challenge. The Virgin Money London Marathon is one of the biggest and best running events in the world – and you could be part of […]
‘Paws for a Walk’ set for Belfast Join Hearing Dogs for Deaf People for a stunning walk through the breath-taking woodland of the Stormont Estate in Belfast. Bring your four-legged friend along to ‘Paws for a Walk’ taking place on Sunday 24th September from 11am. You can take part in either the accessible 2.5km route, or the slightly more challenging 4km route, while taking […]
Disability Discrimination Quiz launched Do you have an impairment or long-term health condition? You might be experiencing discrimination at work without realizing it. Find out if you might be experiencing disability discrimination at work and what to do about it with this quiz. The Disability Discrimination Quiz was developed by researchers from Cardiff University and is based on robust […]
