Residential programme comes to Glasgow Our first residential Self Management Programme (SMP) took place in Glasgow recently (2nd-4th September). In a change to our recent SMPs, which typically take place one day a month for three consecutive months, this course was held over one weekend. Thank you to everyone – and Ginger the hearing dog – who attended. A huge thanks also to our wonderful volunteers who led […]
Lipreading Awareness Week Today marks the start of Lipreading Awareness Week 2016 (12th-16th September). Organised by the Association of Teachers of Lipreading to Adults (ATLA), this week is an opportunity to raise awareness of lipreading and for people to attend taster sessions across the country. The theme of this year’s campaign is restaurants, and ATLA is encouraging proprietors to […]
Ear Foundation survey Charity, The Ear Foundation is looking for views and experiences of people who have been considered or assessed to receive a Bone Conducting Hearing Implant (BCHI). It is keen to hear how candidates found the entire process and the ways in which the technology has impacted on their lives since. Also, The Ear Foundation would like to hear […]
Dan to run London Marathon Supporter Dan Harrison is running Virgin Money London Marathon in aid of Hearing Link. He chose to run in support of our work across the UK because there is a history and acute deafness on his dad’s side of the family. Dan only took up running long distances in late 2015 after being fueled by […]
Brits fear life without sound Hearing care provider Amplifon has found that Brits fear a life without sound. Almost 70% of those polled as part of the provider’s Comfort Sounds campaign, confessed that life would be lonely without sound. Comfort Sounds explores how hearing the world around you helps people to connect with everyday life. Participants were asked to reveal their most […]
Walks & Talks for lipreaders The next Walks&Talks tour for lipreaders will head to Royal Windsor on Sunday 25th September 2016. Join the group for a tour of Windsor and learn the fascinating history of this historic town and the people who have lived there and in the castle. With the Thames and Eton a stone’s throw away we have several enjoyable […]
Insects helping to develop hearing aids Researchers at the University of Bristol are using insects to help develop hearing aids of the future. They are replicating sounds made by crickets and locusts to determine if there is away to improve amplification for hearing aids. To read the full details of their work, visit: http://theconversation.com/insects-are-helping-us-develop-the-future-of-hearing-aids-64619
