Deafness and Hearing Impairment

Deafies
News, forums and blogs by and for deaf people to make friends. Includes related links.
http://www.deafies.co.uk/

Deafness: The Facts
Provides statistics on hearing loss sufferers in the UK with a glossary of terms used. [PDF]
http://www.deafnessresearch.org.uk/factsheets/deafness-the-facts.pdf

Deafness@Birth
A training and information resource for professionals who work with deaf babies and their families.
http://www.deafnessatbirth.org.uk/

Equip - Hearing Disorders
The NHS Electronic Quality Information for Patients project (Equip) offers a directory of links to information for people affected by hearing loss and deafness.
http://www.equip.nhs.uk/topics/hearing.html

Getting a Hearing Aid on the NHS
Factsheet providing information for people who are having difficulty hearing and think they might benefit from a hearing aid. [PDF]
http://www.deafnessresearch.org.uk/factsheets/hearing-aid-on-nhs.pdf

NHS Choices: Hearing Impairment
Information on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Hearing-impairment/Pages/Introduction.aspx

The Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Site
Central link point internationally for complete information on tinnitus, tinnitus retraining therapy, hyperacusis therapy. Links to scientific studies on this subject.
http://www.tinnitus.org/

What is a Cochlear Implant?
Information site produced by Advanced Bionics (UK) Ltd, aimed at teenagers.
http://www.ci-4teenz.com/

Working Without Hearing
Includes stories of individuals who became profoundly deaf as adults, and their experiences of returning to work; includes an advice section.
http://www.workingwithouthearing.com/

Single Sided Deafness
The BBC offer information on the condition, causes, and treatment options. (June 13, 2003)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/2988972.stm