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October 2010 Website launch creates a ‘buzz’ for deaf young people
A website dedicated to all deaf young people is being launched today by the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS), after a survey showed that 90 per cent want more opportunities to meet other deaf people. www.buzz.org.uk, has been developed...
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Hearing aid helps Annette Crosbie overcome 'moodiness'
Having become a household name as Victor Meldrew's long-suffering wife, Annette Crosbie is accustomed to people assuming she's somewhat grumpy. Indeed, the Bafta-winning actress admits she has irritated her fair share of people by bluntly ignoring their attempts to spark...
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Jamie gets used to normal life after cochlear implant operation
Just 18 months ago, Jamie could only use his own form of sign language to communicate. Profoundly deaf, he was living in a silent world. But Jamie, who is now three, had a cochlear implant fitted and has progressed...
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Deaf teenagers work with professional actor
A group of young deaf teenagers, who all wear cochlear implants, were lucky enough to take part in a film making day, hosted by the Ear Foundation and run by professional actor Colin Wells, best known for his role...
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Deaf people 'can rewire brains'
People deaf from birth may be able to reassign the area of their brain used for hearing to boost their sight, suggests a study. Improved peripheral vision, often reported by deaf people, could be generated by the brain area...
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Devoted hearing dog King pays tribute at funeral
King, an eight year old Cocker Spaniel x Havanese, does not only assist his profoundly deaf recipient Carole Tweedy, from Wokingham by alerting her to household sounds and danger signals but also proved to be a great comfort to...
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Next Cochlear information evening announced
Cochlear UK is pleased to announce a date for its next Information Evening. These events are designed for candidates who may be just starting on their implant journey or those who have recently been implanted. On 2 December, you...
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Teenage girl is star musician who plays five instruments... despite being profoundly deaf
A teenage girl who plays five instruments has won top marks in her latest music exam - despite being unable to hear a single note. Aimee-Louise Paddock, who is totally deaf, was inspired to take up the saxophone after...
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Time to admit your hearing needs a helping hand
Written by Stuart Spencer HAD, FSHAA, Professional Services and Training Manager for high street hearing aids retailer, The Hearing Company. Around nine million adults in the UK suffer from hearing loss, but only two million seek professional advice to...
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My cochlear implant journey, by Amy Davis
Waking up, and not being able to hear is everyone’s worst fear. This is what happened to me… I was born severely deaf and am the only deaf person in my family. I was diagnosed as deaf at the...
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