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I’m always interested to know what motivates people to choose a particular colour of hearing aid. My first one was a flesh-coloured NHS in-the-ear device. My first pair were also […]
This is the question that some friends of mine have asked me when we were talking about my job. De facto, this is not a completely fallacious train of thought. […]
I recently wrote about performing music again long after I had assumed that those days were over. But I was convinced to try again after learning about new hearing aid technology (my […]
Swimming is a fun and vital skill to have in life. Whether you’re on a beach holiday, hanging out at a local pool or fishing alongside a river, knowing how […]
#HearingLossHour is a monthly, hour-long Twitter chat, dedicated to bringing people with hearing loss together, to share their experiences and support one another. It is facilitated by Angie Aspinall via her Twitter account, @hearinglosshour. […]
The day had arrived. We were off on holiday and, en route, we were stopping off somewhere rather special: my audiologist’s office so I could be fitted with the new Phonak […]
In my last post I shared the build-up to Harry’s cochlear implant “switch on” and a little bit about his reactions on the day. It’s hard to believe, but that […]
A cochlear implant may look incredibly simple to put on and take off but the assembly behind them and the care that they need can be a little overwhelming, especially […]
Handy tips for travelling abroad with a deaf or hard-of-hearing child.
Are talking toys for deaf children naughty or nice? If you walk into a toy store this holiday season, chances are you may be bombard with repetitive tunes, mechanical voices […]
Silence is not always part of our everyday lives: noise interrupts the majority of the waking day for most people.
Christmas is the perfect time to indulge loved ones and show them how much you care. Wouldn’t it be nice to give an extra thoughtful present to a friend or […]
Clubbing is a popular activity for many young adults, but after going to parties with my friends, I’ve noticed a few reasons why some of my Deaf friends don’t like […]
Long distance relationships are not easy, and being in a long distance relationship with a deaf person can be even more challenging. Good communication is key in a successful relationship. […]
Learn actionable tips so you can relax and actually enjoy a romantic, engaging, conversational Valentine’s Day date with hearing loss.
I’m writing this blog as the hard work and determination that Mums put in, to bring their deaf child up in the hearing world, often goes unrecognised. This one’s for […]
I never thought about buying hearing aids for my parents until recently. When I asked them what they can hear.