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Blog: Hearing aids versus a cochlear implant – which is better for adults with severe hearing loss?

A row of hearing aids in several shapes, sizes and coloursPlease note: applications have now closed. By Dr Adele Horobin Well, for people who have hearing loss equal to or greater than 80dB, NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) advise that a cochlear implant is better.  But what about people who just miss out on this cut-off point? People with hearing loss between […]

Cochlear implant users needed for Covid-19 study

Please note: This survey has now closed. The Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre is looking for adults who use at least one cochlear implant to assist in a new research. The study aims to better understand the impact that the measures introduced to combat the spread of COVID-19, such as the use of face-masks and the […]

Gaming session for hearing aid users

The University of Nottingham is hosting a session next week for hearing aid users interested in gaming. The session is part of the university’s 3D Tune-In project which has developed a digital game and a website application for adults with hearing aids. One is a game that is designed to teach people with hearing aids about […]

Raising awareness amongst hearing loss specialists

We were delighted to be part of the Association of Independent Hearing Healthcare Professionals (AIHHP) conference. Held in Nottingham in November, it was a chance for our Corporate Relationships Manager, Jessica Robinson, to raise awareness of Hearing Link to key professionals in the hearing sector. This was a fantastic opportunity to share information about our […]

Hearing aid users needed for gaming workshop

The University of Nottingham is looking for hearing aid users of all aged to take part in workshops for digital gaming applications. It has collaborated with the Imperial College, De Montfort University, the University of Malaga, and several  gaming companies across Europe to develop five digital gaming applications. The purpose of the apps being developed […]