Cochlear implant assessments – have your say A student at University College London is conducting a survey on patient experiences of the cochlear implant assessment procedure. The goal is to collect the opinions of individuals who have been through the process of applying for a cochlear implant (including those who were not successfully approved at the time) and learn how they felt […]
Participants sought for remote mics study The User experience & Design team at Sonova are currently running a research study on the use of remote microphones by hearing aid and cochlear implant users. The goal is to form a community that can influence and shape the design of future devices to better serve those that use them. To do so, the […]
Living well with multiple conditions in later life – have your say Hearing Link supporters are invited to participate in a survey as part of the James Lind Alliance – Priority Setting Partnership. Responses are sought from those who are aged 80+, or from those who care for someone aged 80+ years old whether that be a family member/carer, or a health care professional. The 80+ age […]
Survey on hearing aid break down experiences We have been asked by Emma, a deaf health psychology masters student at Liverpool John Moores University, to let our followers know of a research project that she is conducting. Emma is investigating the experiences of hearing aid users when their hearing aids break down and has produced a short online survey to gather responses. […]
Participants needed: do you suffer from dizziness? A team of researchers from the University of Southampton are looking for participants to take part in research concerning the management of dizziness. Dr MC Portillo, and her team, have been promoting the Balance Retraining LIFEGUIDE online tool through different organisations; including Hearing Link. You can access the Balance Retraining LIFEGUIDE Tool here: https://balanceretraininghs.lifeguidewebsites.org/player/play/balanceretraininghs Dr […]
Music fans sought for hearing aid survey The School of Music at the University of Leeds is still seeking participants for research into the music listening experiences of people who use hearing aids. The project is called “Hearing Aids for Music” and is the first research project of its kind exploring music engagement and enjoyment by hearing aid users (including those with a BAHA device). The team […]
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 […]
