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My non-implanted hearing device – ADHEAR

Hearpeers is a series of online webinars in which experienced patients discuss their experience of a device and answer questions by those who are considering using it. Hosted by Lorraine, the parent of Will who has used ADHEAR since the age of 11, and current ADHEAR user, Allison.   At the age of 2 Will was diagnosed with a cholesteatoma which took the hearing from his left ear. Continue reading →

Button Battery Dangers for children

Button batteries are in so many products; watches, greeting cards, key fobs and remote controls for example. Thanks to the tireless work of parent advocates; consumer products, such as remote controls, light-up shoes and greeting cards, face safety testing to ensure that younger children can’t access the batteries. Nevertheless children have died, and many have found themselves in accident and emergency departments, after swallowing button batteries. Continue reading →

Changes to Exit for Drivers

The demolition and building works on the University campus continue to challenge us.    Change to the exit route - after appointments. The route changed in July 2024. The exit is now via the route passing by Buildings 25 and 23 onto Granby Grove and Hartley Avenue. The previous exit route to University Road is now closed.   For up to date travel check out the Get to us page on our website.   https://ais.southampton.ac. Continue reading →