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Research

Hearing Concern LINK has carried out a number of research studies in partnership with academic institutes, most recently with the University of Greenwich and the University of Coventry.

• Hidden Lives - the psychosocial impact of acquired profound hearing loss (APHL)

‘This is what people say about living with APHL.’ says Katarina Sherbourne, one of the researchers in the study conducted by LINK and the University of Greenwich.  ‘Our research explores the wide-ranging and far-reaching impact of APHL on individuals and their families.’

• Are You Being Served? -  deafened people’s views and experiences of rehabilitation services.

‘These quotes are typical of the experiences of people who have APHL.’ says Dr Lorraine Gailey, Chief Executive of Hearing Concern LINK, speaking about the research study conducted by LINK and the University of Greenwich.  ‘Our research reveals what deafened people think of the support they receive - from social services, audiology, hearing therapy, hospital doctors and nurses, and GPs.’

• Lost For Words - deafened people’s views and perceptions of general public attitudes

‘These are startling phrases,’ says Katarina Sherbourne, one of the researchers in the study conducted by LINK and the University of Greenwich.  ‘but typify deafened people’s views of general public attitudes.  We explore in-depth issues of public knowledge, behaviours and responses, and why it is essential to raise awareness of this type of deafness.’

To request a copy of any of these reports please contact:-    info@hearingconcernlink.org