This blog's main focus is on cochlear and baha implants and the impact they have in helping both young and old to hear. We also cover topics that we hope will be of interest to all deaf people and the community as a whole. If you wish to contribute please email us at the address below.

Diary

Writing helped me to overcome the diagnosis of hearing loss

By Liz Fisher, author of Liz's Deaf Blog
Liz Fisher was diagnosed deaf in 2002 and struggled to come to terms with the diagnosis. Here is her story on how she overcame the struggle and her blog helped her and others.
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I am a late deafened adult who has been wearing hearing aids since Autumn 2002, after being told I had hearing loss, which when told I was initially at first shocked, because I still expected to be told to go away and listen that bit harder.

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Olivia Burton-Laws enjoys a world of sound thanks to her cochlear implant. Read more...

News, Views and Updates

Hearalways.cochlear.com a new blog for the hearing loss community.

Whether you are a parent navigating your child's hearing loss or are considering a hearing solution for yourself, this blog is a place for you to find support, information, news and inspiration.

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Boy can hear again after cochlear implant

A seven year old boy survived meningitis 5 times and lost his hearing after the first bout of the disease.

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Deaf woman hears her own voice for the first time!

An overwhelming feeling of joy was felt when Sarah Churman, a 29 year old woman who was born deaf, activated her hearing implant.

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Deaf film makers wanted!

An initiative run by The British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust is providing up to £4,500 to make your very own short film.
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Hearing Dogs Awards 2011 – the finalists

The finalists are announced for the awards, by Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, which will take place in Central London on October 25.

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Guest Column

Enhancing Your Deaf Child’s Education

By Tina Turbin, multi-award-winning children’s author

Award-winning children’s author of the Danny the Dragon series, Tina Turbin, discusses the importance of parents getting involved in their deaf child’s education and offers a variety of ideas and tips for doing so, such as getting to know teachers, playing language-stimulating games, and building social skills through extracurricular activities.

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