Local MP backs plans by the RNID for everyone to have hearing checks
May 11, 2009 1:35 PM
To mark Deaf Awareness Week (4 - 10 May 2009) Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole has joined RNID's call for people to value their hearing health by taking the charity's specially developed hearing check.
RNID's five-minute hearing check helps to identify whether you have a hearing loss and assesses your ability to hear someone speaking with background noise - similar to being in a crowded room.
Annette Brooke MP says: "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 and take immediate action to avoid experiencing unnecessary isolation from friends, family and colleagues."
RNID's Chief Executive, Jackie Ballard, says: "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 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."
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