Deafness and Hearing Impairment

• Deafblindness

British Cochlear Implant Group
A professional body representing UK Cochlear Implant Centres and specialist medical practitioners. Includes information for professionals, people with cochlear implants, and potential recipients and their families.
www.bcig.org/

British Tinnitus Association
Information about the condition for sufferers and health professionals, and about the activities of this charity. Details of information, support and training services.
www.tinnitus.org.uk/

Defeating Deafness - The Hearing Research Trust
Charity supporting medical research and education to secure improvements in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hearing impairment. Includes information and advice, articles, and FAQ.
www.defeatingdeafness.org.uk/

Minihre's Society
Founded to support people with Minihre's disease and those who care for them. Information about the organisation, with advice on managing the symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus and deafness.
www.menieres.co.uk/

Single Sided Deafness
The BBC offer information on the condition, causes, and treatment options.
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/2988972.stm

The Patients' Baha Website
Information about bone-anchored hearing aids. Includes advice, patients' stories, chat-room, and volunteer support contacts.
www.patients-baha.com/

The Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Site
Central link point internationally for complete information on tinnitus, tinnitus retraining therapy, hyperacusis therapy. Links to scientific studies on this subject.
www.tinnitus.org/

What is a Coclear Implant?
Information site produced by Advanced Bionics (UK) Ltd, and aimed at teenagers.
www.ci-4teenz.com/