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Manage noisy environments and phone calls

Everyday listening situations such as restaurants, social gatherings, or phone calls can be particularly demanding for those living with hearing loss. With the right strategies and support, however, these challenges can be more manageable. Join the upcoming Hearpeers webinar to see what it is about. Led by Dr. Deepthi Mahadevappa, viewers will learn practical strategies for navigating difficult listening situations and building confidence in social and everyday settings. Continue reading →

A Cochlear Implant on Cochlear Implant Day

International Cochlear Implant (CI) Day was on 25th February and on that day Miss Carol Xie implanted an USAIS patient with a Cochlear Nexa implant at Basingstoke And North Hampshire Hospital (Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), operating as part of the University Of Southampton Auditory Implant Service. As we celebrate the anniversary of the first CI implanted in 1957, we reflect on the importance of the conversion of silence to sound. Continue reading →

George’s experience can help identify and support child deafness

On the back of the recent Peppa Pig episode (available on You Tube) in which George has a hearing check and gets his hearing aid, the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) has produced 9 helpful guides including: Signs of deafness and hearing loss Unilateral deafness Ways we can support you Deaf awareness Peppa Pig Sign Language Me and my deaf brother or sister Deaf-friendly teaching My baby has hearing loss Deaf awareness quiz You can look through these... Continue reading →

Future of Surgery Festival

This two day festival which is for Surgeons to share their ideas, practices, latest surgical developments, will take place in Birmingham in April this year.  It's the first ever event of its kind and our Mr Mitchell will be taking part. Link to Future of Surgery Festival landing page The event features talks by many eminent surgeons including our very own Mr Tim Mitchell. Continue reading →

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 →