Deaf Awareness Week 2018 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 […]
Technology day for sensory loss – Fife 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 […]
Free six week hearing loss course – Edinburgh 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. […]
POTM for May: Sonic Boom alarm clock 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 […]
May deal: £1 off Personal Awareness Kit 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, […]
Volunteers attend Lisburn health fair Hearing Link was out and about in Market Square at the Lisburn Health & Wellbeing Day recently. Our volunteer James joined staff at the stand to chat with members of the public about Hearing Link services and how to live well with hearing loss. We displayed a range of assistive equipment and visitors were fascinated to discover all the technology available that could […]
Survey on leisure use for people with hearing loss UK Deaf Sport is working in partnership with British Blind Sport to better understand people with hearing and visual impairments experiences’ of using leisure centres. The aim of this research is to help develop accessibility recommendations for leisure operators nationwide. They have created a survey for people to share their views. Go to: https://britishblindsport.wufoo.eu/forms/2018-survey-sensory-alliance-gll-pilot-programme/ to take part. If you […]
