Hearing Concern LINK has a team of Hearing Advisers covering many parts of the UK. They provide support and practical advice to people with acquired hearing loss.
Hearing Advisers are usually people who have a hearing loss themselves. They contact people who live near to them through visits and by letter and/or email.
•How will they help me?
Hearing Advisers understand from their own personal experience what it is like to live with hearing loss and will give you the chance to talk about the difficulties and problem you face.
They will also offer practical help for routine NHS hearing aid maintenance, for example changing tubing, exchanging batteries and cleaning moulds.
They will be able to tell you about the services and activities we run, and help you locate lipreading classes, social services and equipment services.
•Where do they operate?
Hearing Advisers work in different parts of the UK. They are of all ages and all backgrounds. Much of their work is undertaken in collaboration with health professionals such as hearing therapists, audiologists and social workers.
•How do I meet a Hearing Adviser?
To find a Hearing Adviser in your area, or to refer a patient or client please email us at
•I’m interested in becoming a Hearing Adviser, how do I apply?
More Hearing Advisers are needed. If you can spare about two hours per month to support someone in a similar situation. Please contact us at
Roger Keeling from North Yorkshire says ... I decided to train as a Hearing Adviser because I knew what it was like to lose my independence and to be left in the dark with little or no information about equipment, support or how to manage life with impaired hearing.
What I find people that I visit need most is someone to talk to about their sense of isolation and loneliness - which I fully understand. By providing both practical help and emotional support we can help people feel more confident about living with their hearing loss and getting the help and support they need.
