Research reports 2010

Donate

You are here:

In this section you can access and download all of our older research reports. For further information, please contact our Information Line on informationline@hearingloss.org.uk

Jump to pages within this section:

Research reports 2010

Cost benefit analysis of hearing screening for older people

At Action on Hearing Loss we believe in encouraging people to take action and seek help for their hearing loss. We propose the implementation of a nationwide hearing screening programme for older people in the hope of reducing the extent of undiagnosed hearing loss, reducing the stigma of hearing loss, increasing the take-up of support and hearing assistive technology (e.g. hearing aids), enhancing the quality of living of those affected and ultimately reducing the costs of health and social care.

National screening programmes can be expensive. However, the benefits of screening can substantially outweigh the costs, bringing about cost-savings in the longer term. We commissioned London Economics to produce a cost benefit assessment of a proposed nationwide hearing screening programme for older people in the UK. The assessment found that at a cost of £255m over 10 years, £2bn of savings can be delivered through the introduction of a hearing screening programme and interventions for people at the age of 65.

Download the full report(PDF 1.02MB, opens in external window)

What's that noise?

“When you waken in the morning, it’s there. When you go to sleep, it’s the last thing you hear. No matter where you go or what you do, it’s usually there. It spoils your life.”

We noticed a significant increase in people contacting Action on Hearing Loss Northern Ireland for more information about tinnitus – often in extreme distress about the effect it is having on their lives. Read this report to find out what we learned about people’s experience of living with tinnitus in Northern Ireland and an overview of what statutory and voluntary services are available.

Download the full report(PDF 20.2MB, opens in new window)

In it together

“Small asides count for so much. It breaks my heart and it breaks her heart that these little things can’t be shared.”

Hearing loss doesn’t just affect an individual – it can have a serious impact on personal relationships too. This research looks at the challenges faced by couples and in families when someone loses their hearing.

Download the full report(PDF 629kb, opens in new window)

Is it my turn yet?

“Lack of awareness is the biggest issue – many practices were open in admitting that they simply did not know if procedures existed, what was required of them, or what is good practice.”

Find out about access to GP surgeries in Northern Ireland for people with hearing and/ or sight loss – this report was produced in partnership with RNIB and the British Deaf Association Northern Ireland.

Download the full report(PDF 931kb, opens in new window)

You can download a free PDF viewer(external link, opens new window) from the Adobe website.