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Hearing Loss · · 5 min read
Your PIP Eligibility Questions Answered
Living with hearing loss, deafness, or tinnitus can present numerous challenges, affecting various aspects of daily life. Individuals grappling with these conditions may find relief through Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a non-means tested benefit provided by the government.
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Hearing Loss · · 6 min read
Muffled Sound In Ear? What Could Be the Cause?
If your hearing loss leaves you struggling with specific tasks, you could be eligible for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) — whether you’re claiming other benefits, working or have savings.
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Hearing Loss · · 3 min read
I Can't Hear Properly: Here's why and what to do
Do you find yourself thinking, “I can’t hear properly” from time to time? Perhaps you can hear, but you can’t understand? Your hearing loss may be the result of ageing, you may have ear wax buildup or an infection, or you may have a more serious condition.
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Hearing Loss · · 4 min read
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) For Hearing Loss
It can be difficult to live with hearing loss — it can directly affect your professional and personal life, both in the present and the foreseeable future. But did you know that if you served in the military and developed noise-induced hearing loss as a result of performing duties in a noisy environment, you may be able to receive essential assistance?
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Hearing Loss · · 5 min read
What Can Tinnitus Sound Like? Sounds of Tinnitus Examples
Tinnitus can differ for each person, and you might experience tinnitus as ringing, whistling, buzzing, humming or another sound altogether. As a condition, tinnitus is characterised as a persistent noise that originates from within one or both ears – it doesn't always mean you hear the same noise or at the same frequency, pitch and intensity as somebody else. If you’d like to hear for yourself the diverse ways tinnitus might sound, you can access a series of simulations via the Tinnitus...
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Hearing Loss · · 7 min read
How to Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
You may not be aware that hearing loss — regardless of its extent — can significantly impact speaking, communicating and your general wellbeing. Noise-induced hearing loss is more common than you think and often happens before you realise the damage is done.
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Hearing Loss · · 3 min read
Breaking the Silence: Action on Hearing Loss
Deaf Awareness Week highlighted how common hearing loss is with some startling statistics, with approximately one in six people having hearing loss! But unfortunately, a real stigma still seems to be associated with hearing loss — and wearing hearing aids.
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Hearing Loss · · 5 min read
What Are the Causes of Hearing Loss?
Most adults will experience gradual hearing loss over time as they age, called presbycusis. Sounds and normal speech may become muffled, and you may need to turn the volume up on the television or radio. Many factors can cause hearing loss, and it’s essential to identify and rectify any damage as soon as possible.
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Hearing Loss · · 3 min read
What Is Conductive Hearing Loss? Everything You Need to Know
Your ears are an incredibly intricate network of components, all working together to ensure you can hear sounds loudly and clearly. This complex organ consists of three main sections — the inner, middle and outer ear. Unlike sensorineural hearing loss, which results from problems with the inner ear, conductive hearing loss happens when sound cannot reach the outer and middle parts
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