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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 →

New Year, New Goals for Listening Practice

We got an Advanced Bionics Newsletter today and I was inspired to share this with you. When adverse weather limits opportunities to leave home, HearingSuccess™ supports structured listening rehabilitation at home. Through guided listening practice and conversational activities, such as SoundSuccess, users can continue developing skills at their own pace. The ListenFit app enables independent goal-setting and progress tracking, supporting motivation and New Year listening resolutions. Continue reading →

Gaming whilst using a CI Processor

Whether gaming with a console or a computer, what's the best way to hear sound?  Headphones? Bluetooth? Each works in most settings and has advantages and disadvantages.  Phonak produce Assistive Listening Devices to support CI Processor users and have produced a leaflet about their Roger On and TV Connector and how they can enhance the gaming experience. Continue reading →

Embracing your hearing device – webinar on Saturday 6th December

Get ready for an inspiring, feel-good session that will leave you uplifted and motivated. In this powerful live webinar, Tasha Ghouri opens up about what it truly means to embrace her hearing device with confidence and take pride in her individuality. Having grown up with hearing loss, Tasha has turned her experience as a cochlear implant user into a source of strength, using her platforms to encourage others to wear their hearing devices with pride. Continue reading →

Exploring the links between hearing loss and susceptibility to developing anxiety

Are you interested in joining our study?  Exploring the links between hearing loss and susceptibility to developing anxiety One in six people in the UK are affected by hearing loss. Adults with hearing loss are more likely to have anxiety disorders. We want to understand more about anxiety in people with hearing loss. We are looking for adults with normal hearing and hearing loss (who don’t have an anxiety disorder) to take part in our study. Continue reading →