I am sure they would assess and advise. Deafness is very varied and we
adapt to cope but its when you start not doing normal every day things like
using a phone that you realise it is a big issue.
I would contact them and ask.
Cherry
-----Original Message-----
From: GP-UK [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bill Westwood
Sent: 08 February 2007 09:04
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: TechieGizmos
Do they offer advice for those with partial hearing loss too? My left
ear has pretty much had it & right ain't too great.
Bill
On 6 Feb 2007, at 21:25, Cherry Cullen wrote:
> I have been deaf for years although worse in recent years and work in
> healthcare, but I never knew half of the equipment that is
> available, or the
> support that is out there. Much of my recent learning has been via
> the UK
> Health Professionals with hearing loss (UKHPHL) mailing group - what a
> fabulous resource. Its very helpful being able to ask if someone
> else has
> tried a bit of equipment and found it useful rather than buying it and
> finding it a waste of time. Its handy both for me and for patients
> because
> I can now point them in the right direction on how to improve the
> quality of
> their lives. Other employed health care professionals can get
> equipment
> through Access to Work rather than spending lots of money
> themselves. Lots
> to learn!
>
> Cherry
>
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