Hearing loss can be temporary or permanent. It often gradually deteriorates as you get older, but it can sometimes happen suddenly.
If you notice any problems with your hearing or you are worried about a family member or friend then a visit to a GP can help you or them find out the cause and they will be able to give you advice on treatment.
In children deafness may be detected soon after a baby is born, or later in life. Again, speak to your GP if you have any concerns about your child's hearing, they are there to support you.
As the largest charity for people with hearing loss in the UK, Action On Hearing Loss understand how hearing loss can affect everything in your life from your relationships, to your education and your job prospects.
The NHS website provides you with free articles, videos, tools and advice to help you make the best choices in adapting to life in Hearing Impairment.
Deaf Blind UK support people with combined sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want. Whether you need some support to get back on your feet after a diagnosis, a helping hand to help you do the things you love, someone to turn to when you’re feeling low or some information and advice, Deaf/Blind UK can help.
The UK’s leading membership organisation and registered charity for Deaf people. The BDA prides itself on being run by deaf people. This organisation deliver a range of services to achieve its aims of empowering Deaf people to overcome difficulties that they face on a daily basis.
The centre is a base for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people to come and attend the various activities they may be interested in, they also have user groups that are based at their centres.
This website will help you with BSL learning. There is a search function which enables you to find key words you would like to learn. The videos provided videos will help you to become an expert Signer in no time.
Wales Council For Deaf People are an umbrella association of organisations both voluntary and statutory working in the field of hearing loss. They represent people who are Deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and Deaf/blind.
Established in 2009 by husband and wife Ben and Trine Davies, Hearing Wales has grown year on year to offer hearing solutions to their clients all over Wales. The whole of the Hearing Wales team share their vision of an independent business treating all our customers as individuals.
The support and friendship of the Ystradgynlais Tinnitus & Hard of Hearing Group is readily available. Feel free to visit their monthly meetings, you will receive a warm welcome, a cup of tea, and a friendly smile. They also have regular guest speakers.
