Veterans campaign

Did you know that 90% of deafened veterans are refused compensation from our government? We believe this is due to the compensation assessment process, which is out of line with current scientific understanding and other countries.

We are presenting a petition to government in November to make them aware of the amount of support for changing the assessment.

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Who's who in the world of tinnitus

You’ve seen your GP about tinnitus so what happens next? There is a number of different staff involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of people with tinnitus. We look at the who’s who of tinnitus from your GP to a hearing therapist and what role they play in supporting someone with tinnitus. Not everyone with tinnitus will feel the need to seek professional help. For many, however, support and practical help can make a huge contribution to management and relief.

All that jazz

“Deafness creates surreal moments,” says the jazz singer George Melly. “I think I hear something and answer it, but my answer is pure surrealism.” George Melly, started to lose his hearing at 40, which he believes could be due to his music career. This hasn’t held him up though and today he still performs as a jazz singer.  His new autobiography, Slowing Down, is out in October and covers the “assaults of age”; George is 79 and recently suffered from bronchitis and pneumonia. He talks to us about his hearing loss and the effect is has had on his life and marriage. 

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