Listen up for free hearing checks

Date published: 11/05/2009

Heywood and Middleton MP Jim Dobbin is urging people to make the most of free hearing checks as part of Deaf Awareness Week.

The Labour MP has joined RNID’s call for people to value their hearing health and take the charity’s specially developed check.

Jim Dobbin MP said: “Many people don’t realise how important their hearing is in their everyday lives, until they start to lose it.

I’m lending my voice to RNID’s Hearing Matters campaign, which is urging you to look after your hearing health by dialling 0844 800 3838 and take immediate action to avoid experiencing unnecessary isolation from friends, family and colleagues.”

RNID’s Chief Executive, Jackie Ballard, said: “On average, people take 15 years to deal with their hearing loss and, in that time, a person’s quality of life can be greatly reduced. Our message to people in Heywood and Middleton is simple – if you’re concerned about your hearing, take our check today and start addressing your hearing loss so you don’t miss out on leading a fulfilling and active life.”

RNID’s five-minute hearing check, which helps identify whether you have a hearing loss, can be accessed by visiting www.rnid.org.uk/hearingmatters or calling 0844 800 3838.