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Let’s Hear team visits Northern Ireland

Let's Hear visits Northern IrelandOur Let’s Hear team headed over to Northern Ireland recently to spread the word about our UK-wide initiative to improve hearing loops in public places.  Earlier this month, around 10 Hearing Link volunteers from across Northern Ireland joined staff at Strandtown Church in Belfast for the introductory event. It was a chance to learn more about Let’s Hear and […]

Another successful LinkUp group – York

We were delighted to welcome another wonderful group of participants to York recently for a residential LinkUp group. Our full group worked together to share experiences and find new ways and solutions for managing hearing loss. Our LinkUps are a chance for people with hearing loss, and their partners, family or friends to explore issues […]

Blog: Volunteering at the Audiology Drop-In Centre at Manchester Royal Infirmary

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 […]

Audacious phone service to launch this summer

Telephone handsetIt is now possible to find out how a new phone solution will sound to you personally. The new phone service Audacious, which will launch this summer, is inviting people to test out the Audacious experience by trying the ‘Audacious Sound Check‘.  This will give an insight into how the sound will be processed to […]

Get your ‘Boogie’ on with our eWriter range!

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 […]