Browsing Archives of Author »Charlie Swinbourne«

Exclusive: Deaf woman says she was “humiliated” on bus as driver allegedly insists she can hear phone

July 28, 2014

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Just a week after we reported how a Deaf woman in Manchester was allegedly subjected to an angry tirade from […]

800 Deaf campers enjoy this year’s Sign Circle festival!

July 28, 2014

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800 Deaf campers are today making their way home after enjoying this year’s Sign Circle camping festival, which was held […]

“My hearing loss has never held me back in music.” Meet Eloise Garland

July 28, 2014

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Tell us about yourself. I’m nineteen years old, moderately deaf, and I’m currently studying in London for a music degree. […]

Deaf News: Hearing Link urge Deaf adults to give their views on hearing services in England

July 25, 2014

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UK hearing loss charity Hearing Link is urging adults who have used NHS hearing care services to get hearing aids […]

What helps people wear their hearing aids? Research from the Cochrane Collaboration

July 25, 2014

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WHY AREN’T YOU WEARING YOUR HEARING AIDS? Sorry for shouting; I know that’s not helpful, actually. I’m wearing mine, but […]

The 7 biggest risks to your child’s cochlear implant processor

July 24, 2014

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They’re fiddly, they’re amazing and they’re expensive. I can think of no other situation when any sane parent would hang […]

Exclusive: “I should have just kicked her off.” Investigation launched into Train Manager’s alleged angry tirade at Deaf woman

July 23, 2014

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Virgin Trains are investigating an incident in which a Train Manager allegedly subjected a Deaf woman to a angry tirade which […]

How SignHealth have been working to give Deaf people interpreting support in healthcare – and how you can help (BSL)

July 23, 2014

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This is a response to Andy Palmer’s article ‘ GPs should have access to video interpreting or STTR on the […]

Andy Palmer: GPs should have access to video interpreting or STTR on the road. As standard

July 22, 2014

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I confess, I’ve done it. I did it more than once and I wouldn’t have had it any other way […]

Deaf News: Ofcom asks Deaf people to respond to consultation on BSL on TV

July 22, 2014

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Ofcom is asking whether the choices that broadcasters can make regarding sign language on TV should stay the same, or change. The British […]