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.
Stormzy 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...
May 7, 2019
Recognition in the Audiologist of the Year Awards
Angelique Da Costa, an audiologist at the Hearing Healthcare Practice, is celebrating a Commendation in the 2018 Audiologist of the Year Awards. As a leading independent audiological centre and the recipient of 15 awards in the competition since 2009, the Hearing Healthcare Practice based in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, is – we believe – now the most successful practice in the history...
April 29, 2019
The Best Independent Hearing Healthcare Provider in the Country… probably.
(Part 1) – with apologies to a well know Danish lager manufacturer According to the latest Which? Magazine survey, if you’re looking for a practice to provide you with top support for hearing issues, you’ll get the best service from an independent audiologist. As a leading independent audiological centre and the recipient of 15 awards in the Annual Audiologist of...
April 29, 2019
A Heartfelt Message – How would it Feel?
This is a recent Social Media post from the Hearing Healthcare Practice. A passionate and knowledgable introduction to a video demonstrating the effects of hearing loss. Hearing… It’s switched on 24/7 Never sleeping Always at the ready Our link with the world around us Allowing us to connect with others To learn To engage To communicate To laugh Last night...
April 5, 2019Speaking at the Nordic Audiology College
This week our Director of Audiology has been presenting to audiologists from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Iceland at the annual Nordic Audiology College in Copenhagen. We were invited to join a host of renowned international presenters and spoke about our unique brand of hearing healthcare and how that has evolved into expert professional care. As you may know our...
March 20, 2019
The Economic Cost of Hearing Loss
What is the true cost economic of Hearing Loss? It’s now reported that around three million people in the United Kingdom are living with an untreated, disabling hearing loss, costing the UK a shocking £25.5 billion each year. This is a cost to society of £ 8,500 for every person with a disabling hearing loss each year. The costs are...