25 February 2016

International Cochlear Implant Day

To mark International Cochlear Implant Day, on Thursday 25th February, charities and hearing providers and groups across the UK are highlighting the benefits of cochlear implantation and barriers preventing adults from accessing this life changing technology.

UK charities Action on Hearing Loss and the Ear Foundation are urging the Government and the NHS to provide better access to cochlear implantation.

There is good evidence suggesting cochlear implants are cost effective and produce positive results, including improved communication, speech perception and reduced levels of tinnitus, but studies show that less than 5% of adults who could benefit from cochlear implantation currently do so.

Find out more about International Cochlear Implant Day or follow the hashtag #CoclearImplantDay