Browsing Archives of Author »Charlie Swinbourne«

Research shows phone calls causing frustration and stress for deaf people

November 5, 2017

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People with hearing loss want to be able to make and receive phone calls more easily than they are currently […]

Jennifer Stuessy: The 10 most dangerous places for a hearing aid

November 5, 2017

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At weekends, we post some of our most popular blogs.  I’m notorious for using hearing aids for a LONG time.  […]

Kathryn Wilkins: Deaf education vs mainstream education

November 4, 2017

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At weekends, we post some of our most popular blogs.  The way in which society educates deaf people has evolved […]

Left of Me – Behind the Scenes of PAD’s new accessible show 

November 3, 2017

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September 2017 saw a short preview tour of an exciting new theatre piece by PAD (Positive About Deafness) Productions – […]

Steph Back: I ran the Cardiff Half Marathon for Taking Flight Theatre Company

November 2, 2017

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Run a half marathon… easy. Think this is a magical guide that tells you how to train perfectly for your […]

Juliet England: An open letter to a friend

November 1, 2017

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Dear R You came into my life in, I think, early 1991, when you walked into the flat I shared […]

Rebecca-Anne Withey: The divide between deaf and hearing worlds in the arts and media

October 31, 2017

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Growing up Deaf, I was warned by hearing friends that “most deaf people have a chip on their shoulder; they […]

Have your say: The Cochlear Implant Assessment Process for Adults

October 31, 2017

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This is a sponsored post. A student at University College London is conducting research into patient experiences of the cochlear […]

Emily Howlett: Mud and mayhem – Hearing dog in the hills

October 30, 2017

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Last time I told you about my wonderful, life-changing Hearing Dog, Baron Von Georgeington, I was properly gushing. I jabbered […]

Get Involved : Parliamentary Inquiry into Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

October 30, 2017

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As the Government continues to roll out Personal Independence Payments (PIP) in place of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), many d/Deaf […]