cochlear implants

More people to access cochlear implants after criteria expansion

Many more people across England and Wales with hearing loss will now be able to access the benefits of a cochlear implant. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has announced that it will expand the criteria that health professionals use when determining who is eligible for a cochlear implant within the NHS. […]

25th February 2019 – International Cochlear Implant Day

Today (25th February) is International Cochlear Implant Day which aims to raise awareness of cochlear implants across the world. A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who has a severe or profound hearing loss. It does not cure deafness or hearing impairment, but is […]

Hearing implant information day – Leeds

Join hearing manufacturer MED-EL in Leeds in March 2019 for an implant information day.

Participants wanted for new TV show

Flicker Productions are looking for someone who is about to receive hearing loss treatment, to feature on the hit BBC One series, One Day That Changed My Life. The series follows people as they receive life-changing results. It shows the heart-warming moments as someone gets a medical all-clear, the results of a job interview, or wins […]

Hearing technology manufacturers seek input from audiologists

The British and Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) has announced that it is bringing together a panel of experts in audiology that they will consult twice a year. Their aim is to ensure the technology developed by their members is influenced by the knowledge and expertise of audiologists, and so that BIHIMA’s contribution to […]

Hearing technology manufacturers call for EU response to hearing loss

The British and Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) works closely with its European counterpart EHIMA, and has lent its support to their recent efforts to raise awareness of hearing loss with EU policy makers. EHIMA submitted a parliamentary question to the European Commission in July, which has now received an engaged response from ministers. […]

Event exploring the future of hearing devices for music listening

An event which will explore the future of hearing device for listening to music will take place this month (October). Head along to the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London on Tuesday 16th October between 1pm and 5pm for free demonstrations and presentations (booking required). The event draws in the work already done through […]