Forth Valley annual tinnitus information day – Scotland The Forth Valley Sensory Centre is hosting its annual tinnitus information day on the 5th February. Visitors will be able to drop-in for advice sessions and workshops for those wishing to find out more about tinnitus and how to manage the condition. The drop-in sessions will take place between 10am and 12noon, then 1pm-3pm. No […]
Places left on beginners lipreading course – Edinburgh There’s still time for you to join a free two-year beginners course in lipreading in Edinburgh. Run by the charity Deaf Action, these classes offer hard of hearing adults the chance to boost confidence and communication. It also provides information and support to help manage hearing loss. Classes are relaxed, friendly & fun! Meet others […]
Survey: Experiences sought from students with hearing loss Glasgow Caledonian University student, Laura Aitken is conducting research for her (BSc Hons) Applied Psychology degree. The aim of her research is to investigate perceived attitudes that deaf students face from hearing students, and how these perceived attitudes influence social exclusion, self-esteem and mental wellbeing of the deaf students. Participants must reside in the UK […]
FREE managing your 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 experience? A new and free six-week managing your hearing loss course will take place in Edinburgh from Saturday 23rd February until 30th March 2019. This FREE 6 weeks course can give […]
Ann flies Hearing Link flag at awareness day Hearing Link volunteer Ann Thallon joined other groups and organisations at a recent hearing awareness day in Kirkcaldy. Organised by the Royal Victoria Hospital, it was a chance to make others aware of the support and services offered by Hearing Link, and to answer general questions about hearing and hearing loss. If you would like […]
Blog: Pass the mic! Mel and James share their adventures about travelling to and taking part in our recent volunteer media training event held in Edinburgh.
Volunteer May fundraises at Sainsbury’s Saltcoats Hearing Link volunteer May Wood joined our friends from parent charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, for a day of fundraising in Ayrshire recently. Hearing Dogs has been made Charity of the Year by Sainsbury’s Saltcoats and invited volunteers along to raise funds. May (pictured far right) was delighted to join the team and also […]
