Survey: Views sought on hearing aid replacement and maintenance Please note: This survey has now closed. To find about latest news and events please visit hearinglink.org/news Views of UK hearing aid users are being sought through an online survey which focuses on hearing aid replacement and maintenance protocols in UK audiology clinics. Hillary Cruise, an MSc Audiology student at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, has […]
Help create an exhibition for and by the people of Edinburgh Media Education and the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership have launched an initiative to create a photography exhibition for and by the people of Edinburgh. Picturing Health aims to use photography to tell the story of what health means to you and Edinburgh residents are being encouraged to submit a photograph. The results will […]
Free hearing loss course – Edinburgh A free six-week course to help individuals manage changes in their hearing, will start in Edinburgh next month (February). Topics covered include: Managing you hearing aids Lipreading Technology There will also be guest speakers, including a volunteer from Hearing Link to speak our services and support. The course will take place on the following dates: […]
What’s next event – Edinburgh What do you want to see happening for people with hearing loss around Edinburgh? Edinburgh City Council’s Deaf Learners team, along with Deaf Action, would like to know your views. They are hosting an event ‘What’s Next’ on Tuesday 17th December from 2-4pm at the European Room in Edinburgh City Chambers. Do come along and […]
Margaret named Self Management Champion of the Year Hearing Link volunteer Margaret Canning has been named the Self Management Champion of the Year by the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland. Margaret from Midlothian was presented with the award at the Self Management Awards ceremony hosted by Alex Neil MSP at the Scottish Parliament on 8th October. Hearing Link supported Margaret after her […]
deafscotland to host mental health summit deafscotland is hosting its mental health summit ‘Connect me too’ in Edinburgh later this month (October). The purpose of ‘Connect Us Too’ Summit is to raise awareness about mental health & deafness. deafscotland will be hosting the event dedicated to raising awareness and understanding improving resilience and recognising problems; and most importantly increasing access to […]
Free managing your hearing loss course – Edinburgh A free six-week course to help individuals manage changes in their hearing, will start in Edinburgh in November (2019). Topics covered include: Managing you hearing aids Lipreading Technology There will also be guest speakers, including a volunteer from Hearing Link to speak our services and support. Friends, family members and partners are welcome to join […]
