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Advanced Bionic Mentors

Advanced Bionics (AB) has over 60 mentors throughout the UK and Ireland that are keen to support you during this time and beyond. If you would like to connect with someone who has been through cochlear implantation themselves or with their child, and is now using AB technology, our AB mentors can offer you support and advice -  there are a number of ways to get in touch! Our mentors would like to talk to you ‘One to One’ and they can do this in different ways. Continue reading →

Research into behaviour, language and communication skills in young children with cochlear implants

Dr Rachael Lawrence, a Researcher based in The Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Centre, specialises in Otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose and throat medicine) and is studying language and communication skills in children with cochlear implants. Speech and language abilities in children with cochlear implants vary widely, but we still don’t fully understand why. All children, like adults, have different patterns of behaviour. Continue reading →

Coronavirus – a book for children (with BSL)

This child-friendly book explains Coronavirus in a language many children will understand and there is link to a BSL story teller as well.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRfXzZqxu-I Online link to the Coronavirus - a book for children This is just one resource on our Coronavirus support web page.  The page contains links to many resources and services that can help in this difficult time. Continue reading →

Auditory Implant Service Clinic opening on 22nd June 2020 (with BSL)

As of Monday, 22nd June 2020, the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service will be open to see patients and families in our clinic, in line with government and NHS easing of restrictions.   We will have a limited number of patients in clinic to ensure that everyone is kept safe in the current circumstances.  We will send information on what to expect when you arrive with all appointment letters. Continue reading →

COVID-19 Update – USAIS is accepting referrals (with BSL)

USAIS is accepting referrals for candidates for cochlear implantation or bone-conduction hearing instruments from NHS providers. More information and our contact details can be found at https://ais.southampton.ac.uk/resources-for-referrers/ . We are pleased to say that we have been able to carry out some cochlear implant operations since the beginning of May.  Unfortunately our current waiting list for surgery is significantly longer than usual. Continue reading →

Face coverings for patients

        One of our patients and staff members have been sewing face coverings which will help with lipreading.  Staff are also crocheting ear savers so the elastic on the masks doesn’t knock off any hearing devices behind the ear. These are NOT medical masks but can be used for personal use on transport, shops etc. They are washable at 60 degrees. We will have these available for patients in reception - please feel free to take what you need. Continue reading →