Lipreader badge and wristband for £2 Head over to our online shop this September and grab our fantastic offer to coincide with Lipreading Awareness Week. If you want to let others know about your lipreading and communication needs, this deal is right up your street. We are offering our Lipreading badge and wristband for just £2 – £1 off the original […]
EE creates phone package specifically for deaf people The mobile network EE has produced a series of plans specifically for people who are deaf or experience hearing loss. Customers will receive 2GB of data and unlimited text every 30 days. Read the full story at: https://inews.co.uk/news/ee-mobile-phone-package-deaf-hearing-loss/ External links: Hearing Link is not responsible for the content of external websites. Some of our external […]
How accessible are broadband customer services to the deaf community? Broadband customer services have been described as “insulting” and “inaccessible” to deaf customers, with campaigners calling for a change in the way providers look at accessibility. www.cable.co.uk has carried out an investigation into the accessibility of broadband providers for people with hearing loss. Read the fully story on their website: https://www.cable.co.uk/news/how-accessible-is-the-telecoms-industry-for-the-deaf-community–700002616 External links: Hearing Link is […]
Student tinnitus research – can you help? A Psychology and MSc student at Leeds Trinity University is looking for your help with a research project. Charlotte Croshaw, under the supervision of Dr James Jackson, is conducting research into healthcare satisfaction and tinnitus distress. The research aim is to explore the relationship between a person’s first interaction with a tinnitus healthcare professional and their degree […]
Product of the month: Hearing aid battery tester For August our shop Product of the Month is the Bachmaeir LCD hearing aid battery tester. At just £2.99 plus postage, this little device is a quick and easy way to determine approximately how much power is left in a hearing aid battery. The digital LCD display uses a bar graph to show the charge […]
Kiss Kiss Tony blogs about small mirrors which Sue, who has hearing loss, can wear on her wrist when she is horse riding or on the back of Tony's motorbike.
Research into fire alarms and hearing loss A University of Bristol student is undertaking research to investigate fire alarms in public places and the impact on d/Deaf people. Frankie Talbot is looking for participants to complete a short questionnaire which is available in English and BSL. To complete the questionnaire, visit: https://sps.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/test-3
