Thoughts, insights and experiences By John Newton, Hearing Link volunteer Not long ago at the audiology clinic in Manchester I met a charming teenage girl with cochlear implants which had been implanted when she was a baby. She was accompanied by her mum, and was looking for help with using her smart phone. I was […]
The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) is looking for the views of adults with sensory impairments (hearing and/or vision) and their carers living in Edinburgh. These will be used to shape new Health and Social Care services, and help to guide the implementation of the Scottish Government’s See Hear strategy in the city. […]
As this month marks Deaf Awareness Week we are promoting successful communication in our online shop. To join our Personal Awareness Kit deal, you can also grab one of our helpful Boogie Board eWriters. These paperless alternatives to notepads and pens, are available in two sizes. Simply jot down your note or phrase on the […]
Hearing Link is delivering an information session this Deaf Awareness Week for anyone affected by hearing loss. Taking place at the Hands that Talk Centre, 116 Main Street, Dungiven; there will be a chance for you to find out about the types of support and future services we will be offering to people with hearing […]
To mark Deaf Awareness Week which takes place this month, we are offering you the chance to snap up our Personal Awareness Kit for just £6. Head over to our online shop throughout May for this wonderful deal. The pack contains the following 12 items, which when purchased individually are worth over £20: Door hanger […]
It was great to team up with Advice NI to deliver a PIP training session, relevant to hearing loss, in Belfast this week. The Hearing Link Northern Ireland team supported Advice NI in the delivery of the session, while also raising awareness of the services and support we offer locally for people with hearing loss […]
Hearing Link has teamed up with Advice NI to offer a training session on the forthcoming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits reform, that is accessible and relevant to people with hearing loss. Join our team at Girdwood Community Hub in Belfast for this event which takes place on Tuesday 30th April. It will start with […]
