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  • Hearing tests

    Find out about hearing tests including why they're done, how to get one and what happens during the test.

  • Hearing loss

    Find out about the common signs and causes of hearing loss, when to get medical help and how hearing loss is treated.

  • Hearing aids and implants

    Find out about how to get hearing aids, and the different types of hearing aids and implants.

  • Newborn hearing screening

    Read about how newborn hearing screening is carried out, what is screened for, and when you can expect to get the results.

  • Tinnitus

    Find out about tinnitus (hearing ringing or buzzing), including what you can do to help you cope with it and when to get medical help.

  • Deafblindness

    Read about deafblindness, a condition in which a person has a combination of sight and hearing difficulties that affect their everyday activities.

  • Meningitis - Complications

    Read about the main risks associated with meningitis, including hearing loss, loss of limbs, and problems with memory or concentration.

  • Deafblindness - Symptoms

    Find out about the signs that could suggest someone is deafblind, or that they may be gradually losing their sight or hearing.

  • Newborn screening - Overview

    Find out which screening tests your newborn baby will be offered, including the blood spot (heel prick) test and hearing test.

  • Otosclerosis

    Find out about otosclerosis, what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you have it, what the causes are, and what treatments are available.