Hearing access will be debated in the Scottish Parliament as part of a motion recognising World Hearing Day and Hearing Awareness Week (3-9 March). The debate will take place on Thursday 28 February at 12:45pm, straight after First Minister’s Questions. It was lodged by Alexander Stewart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, and will be […]
The Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee (Imtac) is organising five meetings across Northern Ireland in March to discuss transport and travel with disabled people and older people. Imtac is a Committee of disabled and older people that advises Government in Northern Ireland about transport issues. These meetings are being organised so the committee can learn […]
There’s still time for you to join a free two-year beginners course in lipreading in Edinburgh. Run by the charity Deaf Action, these classes offer hard of hearing adults the chance to boost confidence and communication. It also provides information and support to help manage hearing loss. Classes are relaxed, friendly & fun! Meet others […]
SUBTITLED CINEMA – Northern Ireland By Hearing Link volunteer, Nicola **Listings based on information available at time of posting** Antrim Omniplex Ralph Breaks The Internet (PG) – Sat 12 Jan at 12.10pm Ralph Breaks The Internet (PG) – Sun 13 Jan at 12.10pm Bumblebee (PG) – Mon 14 Jan at 6.00pm Armagh Omniplex […]
Our Northern Ireland team were out and about raising awareness recently at the Hear for the Holidays event in Belfast and had a brush with local law enforcement too! Nuala Muldoon, our Northern Ireland Manager, was speaking to guests at the event, run by our friends at Action on Hearing Loss, about Hearing Link services, the […]
John Newton writes about volunteering at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
Mel and James share their adventures about travelling to and taking part in our recent volunteer media training event held in Edinburgh.