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Amplifying Awareness – Tinnitus UK launch report about Tinnitus and live music

Following extensive surveying carried out over the summer, which so many people across the music loving community generously responded to, the Tinnitus Week 2026 report is centred on Live Music and Tinnitus. Tinnitus UK has gathered insights from across the music world, from industry professionals and gigging artists to dedicated fans and festival-goers, to shape a major industry-wide campaign on hearing health and safer listening. Continue reading →

National Deaf Children’s Society Update

A new Peppa Pig storyline There is news about a new partnership the NDCS has with Hasbro and the development of the new storyline with Peppa Pig! Take a look at their webpage for more information and resources https://www.ndcs.org.uk/georgepig. A new Grant There is news about another grant opportunity. The National Deaf Children's Society and Family fund have partnered to launch a brand-new grant especially for individual families of deaf children ages 0-11. Continue reading →

Ninja Warrior Event, Southampton, 20th Feb 2026

Are you ready to take on the Ninja Warrior Challenge in Thornhill, Southampton?  South Hampshire Deaf Childrens' Association are organising an event.  Do sign up if you would like to attend If you are 11 years old - or more - come to: Antelope Park in Bursledon Road, Thornhill, Southampton SO19 8NE on Friday 20th February 2026 The event starts at 1:00 pm Sign up as a member and book at WWW.SHDCS.ORG.UK If you need help with transport email secretary@shdcs.org. Continue reading →

New Year, New Goals for Listening Practice

We got an Advanced Bionics Newsletter today and I was inspired to share this with you. When adverse weather limits opportunities to leave home, HearingSuccess™ supports structured listening rehabilitation at home. Through guided listening practice and conversational activities, such as SoundSuccess, users can continue developing skills at their own pace. The ListenFit app enables independent goal-setting and progress tracking, supporting motivation and New Year listening resolutions. Continue reading →

Gaming whilst using a CI Processor

Whether gaming with a console or a computer, what's the best way to hear sound?  Headphones? Bluetooth? Each works in most settings and has advantages and disadvantages.  Phonak produce Assistive Listening Devices to support CI Processor users and have produced a leaflet about their Roger On and TV Connector and how they can enhance the gaming experience. Continue reading →

Embracing your hearing device – webinar on Saturday 6th December

Get ready for an inspiring, feel-good session that will leave you uplifted and motivated. In this powerful live webinar, Tasha Ghouri opens up about what it truly means to embrace her hearing device with confidence and take pride in her individuality. Having grown up with hearing loss, Tasha has turned her experience as a cochlear implant user into a source of strength, using her platforms to encourage others to wear their hearing devices with pride. Continue reading →