Useful links (audiology)
Action on Hearing Loss (previously known as RNID)
The largest UK voluntary organisation connected with all aspects of deafness. Also sell assistive devices to use at home or at work with or without hearing aids. Visit the Action on Hearing Loss website.
Association of Teachers of Lip-reading to Adults (ATLA)
Information on local lip-reading classes. Find out more.
The British Academy of Audiology
Visit the British Academy of Audiology website.
The British Deaf Association
Particularly concerned with profoundly deaf people, and active in promoting the development of British Sign Language (BSL). Visit the British Deaf Association website.
British Society of Audiology
Visit the British Society of Audiology website.
The British Tinnitus Association
Supports local self-help groups, and with an interest in research. Find out more on the British Tinnitus Association website.
Deafblind UK
Supports blind or partially sighted adults with hearing loss. Visit the Deafblind UK website.
The Elizabeth Foundation
The Elizabeth Foundation is a national charity supporting infants and pre-school children with hearing loss, and their families. It helps babies and children with all degrees of hearing loss learn to listen and speak. Pre-school education services are provided at its family centre, along with help, support and advice for families.
Geemarc Communications Ltd
Sale of specialist telephones. Visit the Geemarc website.
Hearing Link
Hearing Link www.hearinglink.org is the UK hearing loss organisation that makes it easy to find the right information, services and support. It is for people with any level of hearing loss and their families.
Institute of Sound and Vibration
Part of the University of Southampton, find out more here.
National Deaf Children's Society
The National Deaf Children's Society is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.
[Sonus] (previously know as Hampshire Deaf Association)
Information on local services and support for hearing-impaired people. Visit the [sonus] website.