Nathan Hall, NHS England Deputy Director (Physiological Science), shares his ideas on how we can improve hearing healthcare in the UK.
Hearing health
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New research from University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) has highlighted the importance of people with sudden hearing loss receiving medical treatment as quickly as possible.
What is sudden hearing loss?
Sudden hearing loss, also known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss, takes place in the inner ear, sometimes happening overnight. For people who are not treated quickly, it can cause permanent hearing loss.
Unfortunately, sudden hearing loss can be confused with temporary causes of hearing loss, such as...
Caroline is 46 and lives in Essex. A few years ago, her life changed forever when she woke up with a blocked ear, tinnitus and vertigo. Although she sought medical support, unfortunately due to delays and misdiagnosis, she was not given potential treatment quickly enough and her hearing loss became permanent.
Now, as new research highlights the importance of doctors treating patients with sudden hearing loss within seven days, Caroline wants to raise awareness about the importance of taking...
In a poll of 2768 members of the public, we found that more than one in three people (34%) would try to hide hearing aids if they needed them.
Around 6 million people who need hearing healthcare in the UK aren’t accessing it. This is approximately one third of all those who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Those not in the healthcare system face an increased risk of social isolation, depression, and developing dementia.
RNID believes there is a real opportunity to transform NHS hearing healthcare to meet these demands and deliver a more cost-effective model, leading to better health outcomes.
We’ve been excited to hear ideas from...
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