Hearing disorders
This topic on EQUIP has links to information-rich websites about hearing disorders and a list of support groups and services related to hearing disorders. Each topic has a section of ‘Useful links’ - these websites have been accredited by staff at NHS West Midlands and are aimed at the public. Each topic also has a list of ‘Support groups and services’ - websites in this list have not been accredited but they may give additional information on specific topics. If you are looking for a specific disease or subject then you could try the Advanced Search facility.
Attend an Expert Patients course and take control of your long-term condition. Find ways to control your symptoms so you can live the life you want. Expert patient courses take place over six weeks (2.5 hours a week) and are led by people who, themselves, live with a long-term medical condition.
This resource was last checked on 09/10/2009
This website includes: Health leaflets that are easy to understand; Films showing visits to health professionals; Information for patients on improving your health and wellbeing ; Information for health professionals on improving the way you work; Useful help-lines and other websites. Topics include: Hearing.
This resource was last checked on 16/01/2009
information factsheets written by doctors on: ear and hearing, ears and flying, earwax, glue ear, grommets, meniere's disease, otitis externa, otitis media, otosclerosis, presbyacusis, tinnitus.
This resource was last checked on 17/06/2009
an American site which has detailed information written by doctors about inner-ear balance disorders such as Meniere's disease, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and labyrinthitis
This resource was last checked on 28/07/2009
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ASSIST Autism and Sensory Support in Staffordshire
Provides advice, support and equality of access for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, hearing loss and loss of vision
The Flash Ley Centre, Hawksmoor Road, Stafford ST17 9DR
| 01785 356835 (voice/minicom) mobile/sms: 07816 316297 |
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This resource was last checked on 15/06/2009
To be a centre of excellence for community and social work, services and facilities which enable deaf people to have broader choices & more control over their own lives
Deaf Cultural Centre, Ladywood Road, Ladywood, Birmingham B16 8SZ
| 0121 246 6100 |
| Ask for Information Services |
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This resource was last checked on 03/03/2009
Offers support and information for people with tinnitus. Liaises with the medical profession to improve services in the area and supports
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Birmingham Institute for the Deaf, Ladywood Road, Birmingham B16 8SZ
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This resource was last checked on 01/09/2009
BCAT is setting out to ensure a quality Arts Therapies Service, it is established and maintained in the midlands and on a nationwide basis.
Stratford House, Stratford Place, Highgate, Birmingham B12 0HT
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This resource was last checked on 13/05/2009
Academy of Life Sciences, Aston University, Aston, Birmingham B4 7ET
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This resource was last checked on 03/09/2009