Music fans sought for hearing aid survey The School of Music at the University of Leeds is still seeking participants for research into the music listening experiences of people who use hearing aids. The project is called “Hearing Aids for Music” and is the first research project of its kind exploring music engagement and enjoyment by hearing aid users (including those with a BAHA device). The team […]
Equipment demonstration open day in Stafford Hearing Advice for You (HA4U), a hearing loss peer support group, are running a deaf awareness open day in March. Taking place at Rising Brook Baptist Church, the event will be focused on practical demonstrations of assistive equipment for those with hearing loss or visual impairment. This will be an excellent opportunity to discover what is available, and to try […]
Guildford hearing aid maintenance training The Diocese of Guildford is seeking volunteers to participate in a number of upcoming hearing aid maintenance training sessions, with the goal of providing support at existing church social events. The Hearing Champions training will include: Checking the hearing aid is working Replacing the battery, battery life Re-tubing Fitting the hearing aid in the ear Hearing aid controls […]
Let’s talk I’d just come off the Internet after a long conversation with a friend and my youngest asked me something. For a fraction of a second I was confused, I mean; his lips were moving but no sound came out. I was about to shake my head, the way you do when you have water in […]
Volunteers raise awareness at library health fairs Our fantastic volunteers in Northern Ireland have been raising awareness of Hearing Link to communities by attending a series of library health fairs. Volunteers Les and Ramona Williams brought our information stand to Banbridge Library recently in an effort to tell others about the type of specialist support we offer. The event was part of […]
Do Tell Them. As it was bitterly cold and trying to snow today Sue and I threw caution to the gale force wind and had lunch at Pizza Hut – bargain price lunchtime buffet with pizza and salad top ups as required. I tell you, we know how to live. Our server noticed Sue is deaf and provided […]
BAA host regional study day in the North East The British Academy is Audiology is to host its annual regional study day in the North East of England in March. It will be held at Durham County Cricket Club, Durham on Friday 17th March. The theme of the study day is ‘Advancing Audiology: Non-Routine Adult Services’ and is open to all audiology professionals. You do not need […]
