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Your hearing

These pages explain more about the changes you may be experiencing in your hearing and ways that you can seek help for them.

What to do about hearing loss

What do you do if you think you have a hearing loss? Get information, support and advice on first steps to take.

How to describe hearing loss

It is important that you understand your own hearing loss, or that of a loved, so you can get the advice and support your need.

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss

Find out what steps to take if you were to suddenly lose your hearing.

Causes of hearing loss

There are many causes of hearing loss and several ways of explaining or classifying them. Visit this page to find out about what there are.

What is a hearing test?

A hearing test checks a person's ability to hear sounds such as loudness and pitch. Find out what to expect during an appointment.

What is a hearing aid?

Hearing aids are small, wearable electronic devices which enable a person to hear sounds better and understand speech more clearly.

Tinnitus

Get help with tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Learn what causes it and find out therapies and treatments that can help you manage it.

Balance disorders

Get help with ear related balance disorders - clear, easy to follow information on what can go wrong common causes, and how to manage it.

Implants

Discover the different types of hearing implants (hearing aid implants) used today to treat hearing loss and deafness.

Protecting your hearing

Hearing is delicate and susceptible to damage, even from everyday activities. Find out about reducing the risk of exposure to loud sounds.

About hearing

Why do we need to hear? How does the ear work? And how many people live with hearing loss in the UK. Find the answers here.

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