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Views sought on Accessible Information Standard

NHS England is seeking views as part of a review into the Accessible Information Standard which launched last year. The Standard aims to ensure that people with a disability, impairment or sensory loss receive accessible information and communication support from providers of NHS care and adult social care. The aim of this review is to […]

Hearing Link recognised for good governance

Hearing Link this week placed third for an award that recognises good governance. Fellow organisations Shared Lives and University of Manchester Student Union finished first and second place respectively for the Winifried Tumim Memorial Prize. The award, established by NCVO in honor of its former chairperson, recognises good governance. Hearing Link was commended for the […]

Walks & Talks for lipreaders final 2016 tour

The final Walk&Talks for Lipreaders will take place next month (November). Join the group for a tour of Hidden Treasures of Forest Hill, South London, on Sunday 20th November between 11.30-1.30pm. The walk will be lead by Diane Burstein, London Blue Badge Guide with support from lipspeakers Lynne Dubin and Dilys Palin. The exploration will discover a […]

Raffles raise £1000 for Hearing Link

Aston Hearing Services RaffleAston Hearing Services has raised more than £1,000 by holding a raffle in aid of our charity. The independent family run business, which has chosen Hearing Link as its Charity of the Year for 2016, offered customers the chance to win Phonak hearing aids worth £4,500. Recently, at the BT Tower Dining Club event in […]

Film and photography group launches

Film-making and photography groupDo you have hearing loss and are you interested in film making and photography? Deafroots are hosting free Film-making and Photography sessions every Monday in Stratford for those interested in learning a new skills. The sessions will take place in the Hopkins Room above Stratford Library.   The next session will take place on Monday 31st October. […]

Corporate supporters attend BT Tower

BT Tower Dining ClubHearing Link was delighted to be joined by eight guests at the BT Tower in London last week. Lorraine Gailey, our Chief Executive, and our Corporate Relationships Manager, Jessica Robinson, hosted representatives from Phonak, GN Resound, Aston Hearing Services, Conversor and Wyvern Business Systems  for the BT Dining Club evening. The evening is part of BT’s services for […]