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Cochlear Processor Options – N7 and Kanso 2

Cochlear have been marketing their latest product, the N8 Processor. This is a new product which is not yet available to University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service patients. USAIS will commence trials of the N8 in the new year. The processor will not be available for upgrades until the trials have been completed successfully. Continue reading →

Learn British Sign Language Online with NDCS

National Deaf Children Society has announced information about several new courses for families to learn British Sign Language (BSL). There are: Baby and Toddler Sessions (0-3 years) Family with deaf young children (0-7 years) Deaf young people (8-14 years) As long as you have access to a computer, smartphone or tablet with an internet connection you will be able to access National Deaf Children Society online events. Continue reading →

MEDEL MEET UP – 22 October 2022 in BRISTOL

MEDEL are hosting a Hearing Implant Information day, in Bristol on Saturday 22nd October 2022. The event will be held at DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol City Centre BS1 6NJ If you are considering a hearing implant, or are an existing implant user, there is something for you including: Interactive sessions Meet HearPeer Mentors Speak to the Experts Lunch and refreshments. Continue reading →

10 Tips for Communication Partners

The involvement of family and friends is widely acknowledged to play a powerful role in a client’s hearing rehabilitation. Research shows that this involvement brings a series of benefits, including increased patient satisfaction, better treatment adherence, and improved uptake of hearing devices. Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered why USAIS need to know that you are having an MRI scan?

BCIG have issued a Patient Information sheet about MRI's and Cochlear Implants. It's a comprehensive guide which is attached to this post. An MRI machine uses a powerful magnet to make images of your body. A cochlear implant contains metal and uses a magnet to attach the external part of the device to the internal part. The two things will attract. Continue reading →

Senior Rehabilitationist (Speech and Language Therapist) Opportunity

We have a team of therapists working at USAIS that include Speech and Language Therapists. They help our patients to learn about sound and develop speech and language skills. We currently have a vacancy and would like to recruit a Senior Rehabilitationist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the specialised assessment of hearing impaired adults and children for a range of auditory implants and devices. Continue reading →

Royal College of Surgeons’ visit to the Auditory Implant Service

A senior delegation from the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) visited the University of Southampton on Tuesday 29th June to see the Auditory Implant Service and meet with the Vice-Chancellor and other senior staff. The RCS promotes and advances standards of surgical care for patients and regulates surgery in England and Wales. Continue reading →

Recruitment to the support team at the Auditory Implant Service at Southampton University

The Auditory Implant Service at Southampton University is recruiting to two roles within the Administration and Support Team. The Service is funded by the NHS to provide auditory clinical services for patients who cannot benefit from a hearing aid. The admin team supports patients and clinicians and ensures that the service runs smoothly. Continue reading →

Tinnitus in Deaf and Hearing Loss Patients

A University of Nottingham researcher is conducting research into Tinnitus experienced by patients who are deaf or have hearing loss. The purpose of the research is to learn how to better treat tinnitus in people who are deaf or have severe to profound hearing loss. Research participants will be asked to complete questionnaires and take part in an interview lasting approximately one hour, which can be face to face (in Nottingham) or held remotely over Zoom, Facetime or MS Teams. Continue reading →

Would you like to work for the USAIS Admin Team?

USAIS has two vacancies within our expanding Admin Team. The posts are for a Medical Secretary and a Senior Medical Secretary. The team relies on all staff to make the service work smoothly, and the Admin team is no exception. Continue reading →

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