The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidelines for hearing loss in adults. ‘Hearing Loss in Adults: assessment and management’ covers some aspects of assessing and managing hearing loss in primary, community and secondary care. Its aim is to improve the quality of life for adults, aged over 18, with hearing loss […]
Hearing Link volunteer Ann Thallon helped to spread the word about the work of our charity at a recent Coffee Morning and Hearing Awareness Event. The event held in Cupar, Fife, also seen her joined by our volunteer friends for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. It was a great chance for the community to find […]
Today is the start of Deaf Awareness Week 2018. The week is co-ordinated by the UK Council on Deafness (UKCod) and is an opportunity to raise awareness of hearing loss and the impact it can have on the lives of an individual and their families. A series of events are taking place across the country, and […]
I mentioned some time ago that Sue wrote ‘Deaf Rider’ across the back of her hi-viz riding vest and I was, frankly, a little unsure about that. Would some people (you know the type) regard that information as a means for making fun of her? I’m delighted to have been proved an idiot. It’s not […]
Our Let’s Hear Salford group is hosting an awareness day later this month for those interested in finding out more about their project. Join them at Pendleton Gateway, 1 Broadway, M6 5FX on Wednesday 25th April, from 2pm-4pm. The Ceremonial Mayor will be opening the awareness day. For more information email letshearsalford@gmail.com or call 0161 790 2442. For further […]
Today marks the start of Tinnitus Awareness Week. Organised by the British Tinnitus Association, the 5th-11th, it is an opportunity to raise awareness of a condition that affects 1 in 10 people in the UK. To find out more about the week visit: https://www.tinnitusweek.com/ There are also a number of events taking place across the UK. To find […]
A new campaign has been launched to raise awareness of tinnitus and the risks of prolonged loud music exposure, reaching out to those involved in the UK clubbing scene. Alpine Hearing Protection, a company focused on producing ear protection products, has teamed up with Watch The Hype resulting in the All Ears Campaign which launched in […]
