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In the UK, there are an estimated 9 million deaf and partially hearing people. Are you one of them?
If you think you may be losing your hearing, it's important to tackle the problem before it affects your relationships.
There are lots of ways to get a five-minute free hearing check either on the high street, by phone or online.
Many people with hearing loss would benefit from wearing a hearing aid. Find out about the main types available and how to get them.
It's never too early, or too late, to start looking after your hearing. Go on our 'noise diet' to protect your ears.
Actress Rula Lenska lost her hearing after an ear infection on a diving holiday. She now wears hearing aids in both ears.
Reena, 27, explains how she copes with hearing loss and how a digital hearing aid has enhanced her life.
If you have hearing loss, these organisations, individuals and services can help make life easier for you.
Otosclerosis is a common cause of hearing loss in young adults, which results from abnormal bone growth inside the ear.
Read about hyperacusis, an intolerance to sounds that aren't an issue for most other people. Find out about the symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Tinnitus causes people to hear constant sounds in one ear, both ears or in their head. An audiologist explains the possible causes and effects it often has, such as stress and anxiety, plus how to deal with them. Ashleigh, who was diagnosed with tinnitus in 2005, describes how she copes with it.
Media last reviewed: 19/06/2024
Next review due: 19/06/2024
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