Help for your hearing loss
Leaflet for people whose hearing is not as good as it used to be and who suspect that they should be doing something about it. It should also help those who have a friend or relative whom they feel might need some encouragement to seek help.
If you find the thought of losing your hearing worrying and depressing, the first thing to remember is that you are by no means alone. Hearing loss affects around nine million people in the UK – that’s one in seven people – and it is not confined to the older age groups, you can develop a hearing problem at any age.
The causes of hearing loss are various and include a noisy working environment, military service and, increasingly, the effects of loud music. Poor hearing may simply be 'in the family'. Because we live in such a noisy world, many people are losing their hearing in their 40s or 50s whereas, previously, such problems usually became noticeable from the age of 60 onwards.
There are plenty of things that can be done about your hearing loss and good reasons not to delay taking action. Consider how many social engagements you may have missed out on recently, or not enjoyed as much as you would have liked because you felt embarrassed about not being able to hear properly.
If you do nothing, both you and your family and friends will find your hearing loss increasingly frustrating. Research has also shown that the quicker you get a hearing aid once a hearing loss is confirmed, the more benefit you will gain from it.
To order this leaflet
- phone 0808 808 2222
- go to the online order form
Orders for a total of 10 items or less are free of charge. (The maximum free order of 10 applies to your total order. This is not the maximum number per factsheet/leaflet).
Donations towards costs will be gratefully received.
If you wish to order more than 10 items, there will be a charge. Please call us on 0808 808 2222 for details.
We accept orders from any part of the world but if you are outside the UK please contact us for details of postage costs and note that we accept payment in sterling only.
