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Losing your hearing?

In the UK, there are an estimated 9 million deaf and partially hearing people. Are you one of them?

Facing the fact that you're going deaf

If you think you may be losing your hearing, it's important to tackle the problem as early as possible.

Get your hearing tested

There are lots of ways to get a five-minute free hearing check either on the high street, by phone or online.

Hearing aids

Today’s NHS hearing aids are slimmer, lighter and smaller than ever before. They come in funky colours, too.

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Top 10 tips to help protect your hearing

It’s never too early, or too late, to start looking after your hearing. Go on our ‘noise diet’ to protect your ears.

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'Hearing loss isn't funny'

Actress, Rula Lenska, lost her hearing after an ear infection on a diving holiday. She now wears hearing aids in both ears.

Protect your ears from loud music

Loud music at festivals can cause lasting damage to your hearing. Find out how you can avoid hearing damage.

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'Hearing aids make life better'

Reena, 27, explains how she copes with hearing loss and how a digital hearing aid has enhanced her life.

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Ten hearing helpers

If you have hearing loss, these organisations, individuals and services can help make life easier for you.

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Tinnitus

Tinnitus causes people to hear constant sounds in one ear, both ears or in their head. An audiologist explains the possible causes and effects it often has, such as stress and anxiety, plus how to deal with them. Ashleigh, who was diagnosed with tinnitus in 2005, describes how she copes with it.