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RNID: For deaf and hard of hearing people.
The facts about hearing aids
It is absolutely packed with good advice and corrects a lot of misconceptions about hearing aids (Dr Hugh Mackenzie, Life Member)
We regularly produce topical members-only supplements to help you better understand and manage your hearing loss, get to grips with new technology and access the services available to you.
Our current supplement, The Facts About Hearing Aids, was published in January 2009. It is packed full of information, from your initial hearing check through to getting your first hearing aid and learning to get the most out of it. The supplement has something for everyone. Our expert guide with inspirational stories from people who wear hearing aids will be something you can refer to again and again.
This 32-page booklet is suitable for new and experienced hearing aid users alike, and it's also an invaluable resource for audiologists.
Join RNID now to get your FREE copy to find out about:
- having a hearing check and first getting your hearing aid
- meeting the professionals involved
- getting NHS hearing aids
- buying a hearing aid privately
- taking care of your hearing aid and making the most of it
- specialised aids (i.e. cochlear implants) and listening tactics.
Join RNID to get your free copy
RNID members are entitled to one free copy of the supplement upon joining. Join RNID now to get your free copy.
How to order additional copies
If you are a non-member, or you are a member wishing to buy additional copies of The Facts About Hearing Aids, it is available to buy in our online shop at £5 per copy.
If you would like to place a larger order, the following discounts apply:
50 to 99 copies: £4 per copy
100 – 199 copies: £3 per copy
200 + copies: £2 per copy
You cannot claim this discount at our online shop. If you'd like to order 50 or more copies please call the RNID membership team on 0845 634 0679 (tel/textphone) or email membership@rnid.org.uk
Praise from members
Dr Hugh Mackenzie, Life Member:
"Congratulations on the booklet about hearing aids. It is first class. It is absolutely packed with good advice and corrects a lot of misconceptions about hearing aids."
Arthur Harvey, Member:
"Thank you so much for this most excellent book and for the 2 monthly mag too. Books like this alone make membership so worthwhile. My wife has spent £3,000 on private aids but now has national health ones and they are far better!! I have used national health ones for over two years and find them excellent."
Praise from audiologists
Celia Whiteside, Senior Hearing Therapist, Salisbury District Hospital:
"We received a copy of your publication The Facts About Hearing Aids which is informative and helpful. Is it possible to send us more copies? We are constantly seeking well written material to educate hospital staff and carers about hearing aids, as well as our patients."
Lesley Chapman, Acting Audiology Manager, Essex County Hospital:
"I have just received our One in Seven mag and The Facts About Hearing Aids supplement. I thought the supplement was extremely well written and would like to have some more copies please."
The Facts About Hearing Aids was published by RNID in 2009. It was written by Crystal Rolfe, Audiologist Specialist and Angela King, Senior Audiology Specialist, from our Health Action Team and edited by Dawn Dimond and Alice Lagnado.
