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BEARS launch event

BEARS is a virtual reality training programme for children and young people with bilateral Cochlear Implants. The BEARS launch event will take place at the Royal Institution Family Fun Day in London on Saturday 18 February 2923 @ 11 am (till 4 pm) Attend to learn about BEARS, get a free mini bear and have access to all the other family events at the Royal Institution. Continue reading →

BCIG provides Safety Information for Cochlear Implant Users

Did you know that Cochlear Implant Users have a magnet inside their head? The magnet is part of the equipment that helps CI users to hear. These magnets will sometimes interact with other equipment containing magnets and electronics. Continue reading →

National Deaf Children’s Society for Young People Annual Survey

Help us achieve more for deaf children by sharing our annual survey with parents Since 2018, the National Deaf Children’s Society has run an annual survey for parents and carers of deaf children aged 0 to 25 from across the UK. Continue reading →

Ideas 4 Ears – MEDEL search for young inventors

We know children can come up with amazing ideas, so if you are aged 6-12 years old and have a brilliant invention bouncing around in that brain of yours, MEDEL would love to hear all about it. Last year 108 children from 28 different countries participated and sent in 86 invention ideas. From these entries, the best and brightest children with the top 13 worldwide submissions were chosen to win. Continue reading →

Cochlear Scholarship Application Re-opens for 2022/23

Cochlear is proud to support the academic excellence of our recipients through two scholarships for further study: The Graeme Clark Scholarship for Cochlear™ Nucleus® Implant recipients – value of £6000. The Anders Tjellström Scholarship for Cochlear™ Baha® Implant recipients – value of £6000. Continue reading →

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 →

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