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Wax Facts

Posted on: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 by James Robins

Gemma Twitchen, our resident audiologistEar wax – it’s sticky, rather revolting, and you probably wish you didn’t have it. But it also serves a useful purpose.

It helps protect our ears against diseases and keeps unwanted creepy crawlies from taking up residence in our ears. Gemma Twitchen, our in-house audiologist, tells us more...

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A day in the life of a subtitler

Posted on: Thursday, May 2, 2013 by Hannah Moysey

Ever wondered how the subtitles on our screens are created? Juliet Stephens spends a day behind the scenes at a subtitling unit.

“One of the best things about working as a subtitler is the variety of work that we do,” says Sarah Huntingdon, subtitler at Deluxe Media.

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Hearing every word

Posted on: Monday, April 29, 2013 by James Robins

Diane TrembathSince developing hearing loss and tinnitus, writer Diane Trembath has had to overcome various challenges.

In her previous blog for us Diane wrote about Reconnecting with the world of music. Here she tells us how hearing aids are vital to her career as a creative writing teacher.

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Social care funding – act now!

Posted on: Monday, April 29, 2013 by James Robins

Last year Roger Wicks.Roger Wicks, our Director of Policy & Campaigns, wrote a blog about our work with the Care and Support Alliance.

Here he tells us about the Alliance's latest campaign and how you can help us(external website, opens in new window) by calling on the Government to provide proper funding for social care.

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New research: How does the British deaf community consume music?

Posted on: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 by Hannah Moysey

Anonymous face.Stuart Nelson is a third year commercial music student at Bath Spa University.  He also works as a relief support worker for Action on Hearing Loss. For his dissertation Stuart has decided to look at deaf culture and music and would like your help with his research.

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