Part two and the conclusion of our mini blog series to mark International Cochlear Implant Day (25th February). Marc Van Cartier-Kerr continues his cochlear implant story. Part two: Bringing back my world I had just started a new job and it seemed to be going well. I was missing a lot, but people were being very […]
To mark International Cochlear Implant Day (25th February), our volunteer Marc Van Cartier-Kerr shares his journey about receiving an implant.
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 […]
There is still time to watch a ground-breaking documentary about a group of cochlear implant recipients. Head over to Channel 4′ On Demand website for the compelling documentary ‘Breaking the Silence’. It charts the stories from diagnosis through to switch-on. View the documentary here: http://www.channel4.com/programmes/breaking-the-silence-live/on-demand/63119-001
I can’t believe that just over a year ago I was getting my head drilled into! I’ve come so far since then, I can now hear the wind in the trees, I can enjoy music again, I can hear birds, I can hear familiar voices on a mobile phone (but strangely nothing on a landline) […]
I’m finding I’m having to remind people often of what I can and can’t hear because many people assume my hearing is now perfect or as some say ‘cured’! I’m hating being told I’m cured! Deafness can be difficult but its not a disease or something! I point out to people that conversation is much […]
