Volunteer news & updates

Updates for our peer support volunteers.

Book review by Sylvia Irvine Robertson – BSL ALPHABET – Words at Your Fingertips

Having just embarked on a BSL introductory course, I was interested in Cath Smith’s recent publication, BSL Alphabet. I’m familiar with finger spelling from lip reading classes given my profound hearing loss, I have encouraged my family to use it, particularly with names and initial letters of words. However, to read back what someone is […]

Book now for a FREE Helpful Hour session.

Do you know someone who could benefit from some advice on ‘How to get the most from your audiology appointment’ or ‘Managing your healthcare and hearing loss’? Maybe a Helpful Hour could be just what they need? The free sessions are easy to join and require no technical knowledge. It’s just like watching TV […]

Nicholas’ service update

Welcome to the first round-up of the year – well done to everyone who made and stuck to their resolutions this month. So, with a few days to go here is the month in review. Helpdesk We know that Christmas and the New Year can be tricky times for some people, so the Helpdesk automatic reply […]

Hearing support community sessions

Hearing support community sessions continue to be a valuable part of our offer. In person services make a huge difference to people and remain popular with peer support volunteers too. This month 14 volunteers braved the storms and the cold to set up and greet the local population. In all, our volunteers donated over 34 […]

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Nicholas’ Service update

Nicholas provides an update from the Peer Support Team for November.

Hearing Dog Christmas appeal – can you help spread the word?

This year's Christmas fundraising appeal features Joann, a loving, dedicated grandmother of two, and her hearing dog Dudley.