In this section, we have links to external websites that provide additional information about hearing loss.
General Resources
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RNIDrnid.org.ukThe UK's largest charity for deaf and hearing impaired people.
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Hearing Linkwww.hearinglink.orgA leading UK charity for people with hearing loss, their family and friends. They ensure that people living with hearing loss, their families and friends can find the information they need, the specialist services they require, and the social contact they want in order to live well with hearing loss. |
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Sight for Surreywww.sensoryservices.org.ukSight for Surrey works with people who are visually impaired, Deaf, hard of hearing or who have combined sight and hearing loss. Advisors can provide information and support to assist you to manage your hearing loss. The specialist team can work with individuals, families and groups providing:
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Sensewww.sense.org.ukFor everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. |
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Access to Workwww.gov.uk/access-to-workIf your hearing loss affects your work you may be entitled to an access to work grant. An Access to Work grant can pay for practical support if you have a disability, health or mental health condition to help you:
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Hearing and Hearing Aids
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C2Hearc2hearonline.comInteractive multimedia videos on hearing aids and how to hear well. |
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Hear Herewww.cofeguildford.org.uk/about/communities-engagement/hear-hereThe Hear Here project supports those with hearing loss across Surrey and NE Hampshire. Volunteers provide hearing aid maintenance and batteries. A calendar is provides of when their services are available. (Suspended during COVID-19) |
Tinnitus
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RNIDrnid.org.uk/information-and-support/tinnitus |
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Royal Surrey Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Clinicwww.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/download.cfm?doc=docm93jijm4n5258.pdf&ver=9979A service dedicated to helping adults and children experiencing tinnitus and/or hyperacusis related distress. They offer audiologist-delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for tinnitus and/or hyperacusis management. |
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British Tinnitus Associationwww.tinnitus.org.ukThe British Tinnitus Association (BTA) is a world leader, with a trained team of friendly and experienced advisers for anyone who experiences tinnitus or those simply seeking guidance or information about the condition. |
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Woking Tinnitus Support Groupwww.tinnitus.org.uk/woking-tinnitus-support-groupA new support group run by a local volunteer for those living in or around Woking. They meet on the last Wednesday of the month, 7-9pm (no meeting in December) in the library / Shackleford Hall in Old Woking Community Centre (GU22 9AT). |
Hearing Implants
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University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS)ais.southampton.ac.ukUniversity of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS) was established in 1990 to help severely to profoundly deaf adults and children. Contains information about cochlear implants and bone anchored hearing aids (BAHA). |
Other Resources
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NHS UK Ear Wax Advicewww.nhs.uk/conditions/earwax-build-upEarwax usually falls out on its own. If it does not and blocks your ear, put 2 to 3 drops of olive or almond oil in your ear twice a day for a few days. Over 2 weeks lumps of earwax should fall out of your ear, especially at night when you're lying down. There's no evidence that ear candles or ear vacuums get rid of earwax. |
