Childhood deafness

In the UK, around 840 babies are born each year with a hearing loss. This can have a devastating effect on language acquisition, communication development, confidence and social skills, but with early identification there is no reason why they cannot deve
Deafness Research UK has awarded over £9 million in research grants. To see what we've achieved, so far, click here
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About childhood deafness

Babies & young children's hearing

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Risk factors

How to protect your child's hearing

Baby being screened for hearing problems

Diagnosis & treatment

Screenings, tests & available treatments

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Glue ear

What it is and what you should do about it

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Case studies

How others have coped with childhood deafness

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Research

The latest research into childhood deafness

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Publications

Leaflets & information sheets about childhood deafness

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News

The latest news about research into childhood deafness

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You can help

How you can help the search for a cure for childhood deafness

 
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