Hearing Clearer Awareness
David Ormerod Hearing Centres conducted a poll of 4000 people with the following results:
- Did you know that as many as one in seven people in the UK have problems with their hearing?
- Two thirds of people have a friend or relative that they believe has undiagnosed hearing, whilst 27% know two or more people who they think could benefit from a hearing aid.
- The average waiting time for a hearing test on the NHS is 36 weeks.
Our research has shown people often struggle for years before seeking help with their hearing. This is why we are continuing our national Hearing Clearer Campaign- to improve the nation’s hearing
*While Hearing Concern supports David Ormerod Hearing Centres’ campaign to raise awareness of hearing loss, it also supports other providers of hearing aids both in private and NHS sectors. www.hearingconcern.org.uk
Why have we chosen January for our campaign?
Christmas can be such a challenging period if you are struggling with your
hearing, as there are typically more social situations with friends and family
to face. It can be tiring for you and your family to hold conversations - having
to ask others to constantly repeat themselves is frustrating for everyone. Many
people with hearing difficulties feel removed from all the fun around them,
often preferring to struggle on in silence rather than draw attention to their
problems.
The month of January will represent a focal part of the campaign every year and
will be known as Hearing Clearer Awareness Month.
Can you recognise the symptoms of hearing loss?
If you'd like to learn more about hearing loss, what the symptoms are and what causes hearing loss click here
The different types of hearing loss
Did you know there are 3 types of hearing loss? Just click here and we’ll explain more.
Have you got a hearing loss?
- Do people always seem to be mumbling when they talk to you?
- Do you have trouble hearing the doorbell or telephone?
- Do you find it easier to follow a conversation if you are looking directly at the person speaking to you?
- Do you find it hard to follow a conversation in a group?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, book a free 5-minute hearing test - it will be your first step to clearer hearing. You can do this by clicking here.