NDCS – National Deaf Children’s Society – Update
In this update, you’ll find new National Deaf Children’s Society campaign resources, the latest updates and practical ways to help create more inclusive opportunities for deaf children and young people.
It will include:
What you see, what you don't - how children with mild hearing loss appear to be coping well.
Enabling change in local communities - how parents are making a difference by helping to develop resources.
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Soco Social Gathering in Brockenhurst 28 November
SocCo CI Social November...
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MEDEL TICI UNICO
You may - or may not - have heard that MEDEL have launched (in October 2026) a new implant and processor called TICI UNICO. TICI is their Totally Implantable Cochlear Implant. With this CI system, there is no external processor, microphone, battery or coil - everything is under the skin.
Patients are asking about it, but please note that it is not yet available on the NHS. At the time of this post (October 2026), USAIS is not implanting this device.
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How to stop feedback when wearing a woolly hat
Some patients, mostly Bone Conduction Device Implant patients, cannot wear a hat without getting an annoying screeching sound, others can hear the wind blow - and it can be loud. One of our patients came in with this SolaceShield accessory recently.
Worn over the bone conduction device and under a woolly hat to keep the head warm, there was no screeching, no feedback and no wind noise.
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European Deaf Games – a story
Freya Jayne Chipperfield, at the age of 15, took part in her first international swimming competition. She was then selected to represent Team GP at the European Deaf Youth Games in the Under 19s category.
Freya makes good use of the manufacturer's swimwear products to protect her processor. MEDEL tell me they would be happy to put any CI candidates in touch with Freya to discuss any concerns about using these accessories to keep your processor safe whilst swimming.
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Webinar – MEDEL Hear Peers – Assistive Equipment to use with your processor
Have you wondered about the equipment that you can use with your processor to help with everyday living.
MEDEL and their hear peers have prepared a webinar which will guide you through what is available. Connevans is one of the leading specialists in assistive technology for deaf and hard of hearing people. Their Director, Laura, will be joining the Webinar too.
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Op COURAGE – a specialist NHS service for the military
Op COURAGE is a specialist NHS service designed to help personnel who have left or are due to leave the military.
It has been developed by people with military experience, and the service helps veterans navigate physical injuries, psychological trauma, mental health difficulties, and the transition back to civilian life.
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Links between hearing loss and anxiety
Have you wondered about the links between hearing loss and susceptibility to developing anxiety?
Bethen is undertaking research into this. If you are over 18 years with - or without - hearing loss AND have NOT been diagnosed with anxiety disorder, your participation will help to understand possible links. There are other exclusions.
There is the offer of £35 reimbursement for study time and additional payments for travel if you are eligible.
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Do you know about – passing through airport security?
In this “Do you Know about…” series of posts, we will explore what you can – and cannot – do if you have a Cochlear Implant. The answer is that you can do pretty much everything but sometimes a few precautions are required. Knowledge is power.
Are you nervous about going through airport security? Here are some things you might like to know.
Wear your device. You can wear your processor whilst passing through security.
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