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December 2010 RNID welcomes move to consider lipreading as an 'essential skill'
RNID has welcomed a pledge by UK Skills Minister, John Hayes, to consider reclassifying lipreading as an 'essential skill' in place of its current Skills Funding Agency status as a leisure activity. Mr Hayes made the announcement in response...
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One weekend... I found out I was completely deaf
One of my earliest memories is sitting on a floor playing with a toy and a woman asking if I could hear her clapping as she walked around the room....
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99 year-old patient is implanted with cochlear implant
Hedwig Christoph, aged 99, won't miss a single sound this Christmas. Following her surgery last week, she will be able to hear better than she has for many years - bells ringing, children singing and the gift of hearing will...
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Overcoming the challenges of hearing loss
Alison McHayle, a 40 year-old mother of three from Wandsworth in London, started to lose her hearing at the age of 30. She had trouble hearing what people were saying to her and particularly struggled in conversation with anyone...
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TV producer to turn spotlight on deaf stories
An article in The Stage today highlights a new drama production company which has been formed to produce television content specifically dealing with deaf themes....
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Apps to help the hard of hearing
Written by Rhian Gillam, Moneysupermarket.com. There has been a lot of advancement in technology within the last few years and the release of smart phones have seen the introduction of technology and apps that aim to make life easier for...
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A unique story for a unique situation
Dougie Clifford's bilateral Baha story Deafness in childhood is always tough, however, Dougie Clifford seemed to have a tougher time than most. Aged just three, Dougie fell ill with measles and consequently lost his hearing in both ears. Early education...
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Where's my Butterfly?
A new book, by Alicia Romero, from a publisher in Spain, tells the tale of a girl who loses her cochlear implant external magnet. In 'Where's my butterfly', Chris searches the whole school for her magnet, which she calls...
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Hearing loss linked to passive smoking
Research has shown that people who are exposed to the second-hand smoke from others' cigarettes are at increased risk of hearing loss....
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