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Technology and assistive devices

WebCall Systems Technology (CST)’s ‘DeafCall’ products provide critical alerts for people who are deaf or have a hearing loss. For every DeafCall product referred …

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How to look after your mental health and wellbeing

WebThe NHS has a list of helplines and support groups that may be able to help if you are worried about your mental health. SignHealth has a free crisis text service for …

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National ‘Check your hearing’ campaign: Over a third of …

WebOur new research, released today to launch our new ‘Check your hearing’ campaign, paints a startling picture of the nation’s hearing health amongst people who …

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Guidance for hospitals and emergency care services

WebGuidance for hospitals and emergency care services. It’s vital that people who are deaf or have hearing loss can access urgent and emergency care services and …

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How to get hearing aids

WebStep 1: get your hearing tested. You have 2 options for getting a full hearing test: Your GP can refer you to an NHS audiology service. You can go directly to a private …

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About National Institute for Health and Care Excellence …

WebThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is an independent organisation set up by the Government in 1999, to tackle the variation in availability and quality of …

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Supporting older people with hearing loss in care settings

WebIntroduction Hearing loss is a major public health issue. It affects more than 11 million people across the UK – that’s one in six of us. The most common type of hearing loss is …

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Know your decibels: 10 of the loudest sounds

WebLoudness of a sound is measured in decibels (dB) and experts agree that exposure to noise at or above 85 dB can damage hearing over time. Safe listening levels …

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Using your mobile or smartphone

WebYou may get radio interference – heard as buzzing – when you hold your mobile or smartphone close to your hearing aid. This is caused by the electronics and …

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Armed Forces Compensation Scheme

WebIf your claim is successful, you may receive a tax-free lump sum payment as compensation for your pain and suffering. Lump sum payments range from £1,200 to …

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What to do if you need new hearing aid batteries or tubing

WebWhat to do if you need new hearing aid batteries or tubing. If you need new hearing aid batteries or tubing, you may be able to get these from your hearing aid …

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Types of hearing aids

WebOverview Hearing aids come in a range of shapes and sizes, but the right one for you will usually depend on your level of hearing loss. Your audiologist (a hearing healthcare …

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Adjusting to your hearing aids

WebIn this leaflet, we explain what can help you to adjust to your hearing aids and get the most out of them. We tell you how to fit, use and take care of your hearing aids,

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Face coverings: how the regulations apply to you

WebThe difference between a ‘face covering’ and a ‘face mask’. A ‘face covering’ is anything that safely covers the nose and mouth. These are mandatory (required by …

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