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Blog: Attitudes to hearing loss in the construction industry

A blog by Hearing Link volunteer, Bob Gowen I’d like to write about attitudes in the construction sector to people who are deaf. As an electrical contractor I have spent a lot of time working on building sites, and here are a few of my experiences. I gradually lost my hearing from my early forties. […]

Barclays offer new lipspeaker service for customers with hearing loss

Barclays bank customers who have hearing loss will be able to have their telephone conversations with the bank interpreted by a lipspeaker, thanks to a new service. In a UK banking first, this new development aims to make sure all Barclays customers are able to access telephone banking services more easily. Once a customer has […]

Black Friday deal – save £2 on badges multipack!

A set of badges informing that the wearer has a hearing lossBlack Friday is approaching and to celebrate customers at the Hearing Link shop can enjoy £2 off our communication badges multi-pack. This deal is only valid until Monday 26th November, so you need to be quick to take advantage of this popular item at reduced price. Visit: https://shop.hearinglink.org/black-friday-deal-pack-of-4-badges-99-p.asp. Terms apply. Delivery is charged additionally. Offer valid […]

New Eurotrak data reveals the economic benefit of hearing devices

Recent research from the Eurotrak 2018 study reveals the significant cost-saving for European economies as a result of people wearing hearing devices. The British and Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) has recently released the UK data from the latest Eurotrak study, which contains some vital conclusions for the hearing industry and for wider society, […]