The Richard Ramsden Centre for Hearing Implants was established in 1988 and was the first centre in the UK to implant multichannel cochlear implant devices
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ALT Image description: A purple graphic that provides a top tip about making work meetings deaf friendly. The tip, in white text, reads: "1. Start by asking. Ask people how they like to communicate and what communication support they need. For example, some people may need an interpreter or notetaker. Everyone’s different!"
ALT Image description: A purple graphic that provides a top tip about making work meetings deaf friendly. The tip, in white text, reads: "2. Plan ahead. Need to book communication support? Allow enough time to organise interpreters or other access support."
ALT Image description: A purple graphic that provides a top tip about making work meetings deaf friendly. The tip, in white text, reads: "3. Send information in advance. Send meeting agendas and paperwork beforehand, and offer to go through the information. This gives deaf participants time to prepare and ask any questions."
ALT Image description: A purple graphic that provides a top tip about making work meetings deaf friendly. The tip, in white text, reads: "4. Set the tone. Begin the meeting with a gentle deaf awareness reminder. This small gesture can help create an inclusive environment right from the start."
ALT Illustration of a faceless man holding his ear. Text on image reads: Hearing loss. The NHS logo is in the top right-hand corner.
ALT Text on image reads: Signs of hearing loss - difficulty hearing other people clearly and misunderstanding what they say - listening to music or watching TV with the volume higher than other people need - feeling tired or stressed from having to concentrate while listening - find it hard to keep up with conversation - difficulty hearing on the phone The NHS logo is in the top right-hand corner.
ALT Text on image reads: See your GP: - if you've had treatment for an ear infection or for earwax, but your hearing has not come back - if you think that your hearing is getting gradually worse Contact 111 if your hearing loss was sudden The NHS logo is in the top right-hand corner.
