Latest News
Here you’ll find all our latest news and thoughts. From interesting articles we’ve found in the press to news about our people, work and the latest technological innovations we’re seeing. If you’d like more information regarding any of the topics here, please get in touch.
Lyric and Tinnitus Relief – A New Study
We have spoken about Phonak Lyric many times and many of our clients now benefit from this remarkable deep ear hearing aid technology. New research by the University of Melbourne now indicates that there are real benefits for Lyric wearers who experience Tinnitus. Lyric and Tinnitus Relief The research found that Lyric: reduced tinnitus annoyance faster than daily use hearing...
July 24, 2019Hearing Aid Wearers Reduce Dementia Risk – New Study Finds
We’ve mentioned the correlation between hearing loss and dementia before but now a new study (reported on the BSHAA – British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists – website and many others) has concluded that people who wear a hearing aid for age-related hearing problems maintain better brain function than those who do not. The study suggests they could be reducing the risk...
July 12, 2019
Hearing Technology – One Giant Leap
On 20th July 2019 it will be 50 years since man first stepped on the moon. Those 50 years have obviously seen incredible change and technological advance. In fact, there’s now massively more computing power in one tiny hearing device than was used on board the vast Saturn V rocket and the LM that left Earth and landed on the...
July 11, 2019Another Proud Nomination for Jo
We’re delighted to report that Hearing Healthcare Practice audiologist, Jo Rae, is now the second member of our team to be nominated in the 2019 Audiologist of the Year competition. But perhaps it’s no surprise… Jo has been nominated every year since 2009 – eleven years in succession. She has also been shortlisted for three consecutive years, winning special commendations...
July 9, 2019Another Audiologist of the Year 2019 Nomination
Congratulations to our audiologist, Angelique Da Costa, who is a 2019 nominee in the annual Audiologist of the Year Competition. Angelique’s progression has been remarkable since joining the Hearing Healthcare Practice in February 2018. She was nominated in the Audiologist of the Year Awards (our profession’s ‘Oscars’) last year too, shortlisted and received a commendation from the judges. Angelique has...
July 2, 2019Stormzy Signed at Glastonbury
British Grime music artist Stormzy received many rave reviews for his remarkable performance at the Glastonbury Festival on Friday 28th June. His performance has been heralded for its messages of inclusiveness in society and the arts. But there was more! His show (both his lyrics and between-song dialog) was signed for those in the audience who require hearing support. As...
June 28, 2019
Normalising Hearing and Technology
The new Pixar Studio’s Toy Story film – No 4 in the franchise – is, apparently, a wonderful movie. Importantly from our point of view, it features an animated child wearing a cochlear implant. Thank you Pixar for helping to normalising and presenting this in an inclusive way. That’s a great way to influence today’s youngsters.
June 18, 2019Hearing Healthcare Practice on the BBC
With more and more celebrities and public figures talking about their hearing loss (most recently Jeremy Clarkson) here’s a reminder of one of our Director of Audiology, Robert Beiny’s appearances on BBC 3 Counties Radio. BBC Radio Interview Here, on BBC Radio, Robert Beiny is asked about hearing and discusses the many celebrities who are now speaking out about...
June 13, 2019
Audiologist of the Year 2019 – Closing Date Nears
Nominations for the Audiologist of the Year Awards 2019 close on 1st July 2019. We would like to say a huge thank you to all the clients, patients and friends of the Practice who have already supported our nominations this year. Angelique, Jo and Robert have been overwhelmed by your kind support . Success in this prestigious competition provides a...
June 11, 2019
Acoustic Location in History
On the subject of sound and listening technology we recently rediscovered a very interesting website that focuses, amongst other things, on aircraft detection. Prior to the invention of RADAR this was done using sound. And a bizarre range of listening devices. So, if you’re interested in history and sound, do take a few minutes to discover, not only some remarkable...