Our wonderful volunteers May Wood and Catherine Pow flew the Hearing Link flag in Edinburgh last weekend. They attended the Association of Teachers of Lipreading to Adults (ATLA) conference and AGM held at the Edinburgh Training and Conference Centre on Saturday. It was the first time the conference has been held in Scotland for a […]
Today is the start of Deaf Awareness Week 2018. The week is co-ordinated by the UK Council on Deafness (UKCod) and is an opportunity to raise awareness of hearing loss and the impact it can have on the lives of an individual and their families. A series of events are taking place across the country, and […]
People with sensory loss in Fife can find out more about the types of assistive technology that could help them at a new series of event taking place across the region. Visitors to the Technology Days can find out more about useful products that are helpful and on the move. The events are being run in partnership […]
I mentioned some time ago that Sue wrote ‘Deaf Rider’ across the back of her hi-viz riding vest and I was, frankly, a little unsure about that. Would some people (you know the type) regard that information as a means for making fun of her? I’m delighted to have been proved an idiot. It’s not […]
Do you sometimes feel left out of conversations and miss things? Would you like to meet other people with hearing loss to share your experiences? ‘Managing your hearing loss‘ is a free six week course taking place at Southside Community Centre in Edinburgh starting on Thursday 17th May, and taking place from 1.30pm until 3.30pm. […]
Head over to our online shop this month and grab yourself a Sonic Boom Alarm Clock for £35.99. Our product of the month for May is a large clock with a vibrating pad and big, easy-to-read display. It has a dual alarm feature which is simple to set and great for those who want multiple […]
If you’re looking for visual reminders that alert others to your hearing loss – our Personal Awareness Kit (PAK) is for you. And now it has £1 off for the month of May. Perfect for summer holidays or overnight stays in hospital or hotels, out kit comprises of stickers, alert cards, door hanger, lanyard, magnetic sign, […]
