Hearing is something that many of us take for granted but some people lose the ability to hear and others never get the opportunity to hear because they are born with severe hearing problems. Hearing or audiology is a very valuable sense, which enables us to communicate with other people, participate in certain activities and appreciate the amazing array of sounds and noises available to us on a daily basis. For many people, losing their hearing or sense of audiology is a bitter blow and it can be difficult to adapt to life without the ability to hear.
Support networks and charities
There are a number of support groups and charities, which provide support and advice for people with severe hearing problems; these include:
- The British Deaf Association
- Hearing Concern
- Deafness Research UK
- National Deaf Children’s Society
- Hearing Dogs for the Deaf
Equipment and practical help
There is equipment available to help people with severe hearing or audiology problems. Examples include special door bells and alarm clocks, specially trained dogs for deaf people, text phones and telephones with visual screens. People with hearing problems will be offered help by occupational therapists to ensure their home is safe and enable them to communicate with others.
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