Northern Ireland

Deaf Awareness Week 2018

Deaf Awareness WeekToday 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 […]

Cochlear Implant candidate information day

Cochlear Implant DayAre you considering cochlear implantation? Would you like to learn more about Advanced Bionics and its latest innovations? Come along to their free Cochlear Implant Candidate Information Day to find out more from cochlear implant experts and AB cochlear implant recipients. Join them on: Date: Wednesday 16th May 2018 Time: 2.00pm – 6.00pm Location: Europa Hotel, […]

Volunteers attend Lisburn health fair

Lisburn Wellbeing DayHearing 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 […]

New lipreading class for Armagh

Ramona, Les and Anne MaddillThe Banbridge Lipreading Group is starting a new lipreading class next month in Armagh. The group, which is led by Les and Ramona Williams, already has two classes in Northern Ireland – one in Banbridge, the other in Newry. The Armagh class will start on Tuesday 1st May at The Dobbins Centre from 2pm to 4pm.  […]

Volunteers attend Bangor Library health fair

Bangor Health FairHearing Link volunteers were out and about spreading the word about our services at the Bangor Carnegie Library. They joined other organisations to inform local people about how we support individuals and their families with hearing loss across Northern Ireland. To find out more about our work, email northernireland@hearinglink.org.

Hearing loss group launches in Newtownabbey

Newtownabbey hearing loss groupHearing Link volunteers in Northern Ireland are launching a new hearing loss group this month. Join them at Corr’s Corner, 315 Ballyclare Road, Newtownabbey on Thursday 22nd February from 7-9pm.  Further meetings will take place on the last Thursday of each month. The friendly and welcoming group provides information and support for people experiencing changes […]