Newborn hearing screening  

About one to two babies in every thousand are born with permanent hearing loss in one or both ears. Finding out early can give these babies a better chance of developing communication skills that will help them make the most of relationships with their families and carers from an early age.

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Hearing tests for children

Read about when hearing tests are routinely offered to children, what they involve and why they're important

Hearing loss

Hearing loss is a common problem that often develops with age or is caused by repeated exposure to loud noises

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