Benefits Available for Those With Hearing Loss | Hearing Loss Grants 2021

If you have a hearing loss or are Deaf then there are plenty of benefits and discounts available. In this video I will run through the top hearing loss benefits that I am aware of.

The majority of these are hearing loss grants funded by government payments and accessible by heading to gov.uk. The schemes are designed to improve the quality of life for those with hearing loss, whether that be in the workplace or in education; giving those with a hearing loss the best chances of reaching their full potential.

Hearing loss compensation can be used to invest in assistive devices such as FM systems or recording equipment to help in lectures or meetings, plus it can be used to aid communication, such as by hiring an interpreter. Those with hearing loss are entitled to apply to any of the schemes as long as reach the criteria which you'll find the details on in the video. Hearing loss compensation schemes are applicable for those that have lost hearing through industrial injuries, lost their hearing loss in the armed forces, ie. hearing loss from serving in a war.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:45 Discount Rail Travel
01:34 Assistance in Education
02:25 Access to Work
03:05 Personal Independence Payment
03:45 Attendance Allowance
04:20 Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
05:05 Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
05:41 War Pensions Scheme
06:15 NHS Hearing Aids (free hearing aids)




If you have any questions make sure you comment below and I’ll be sure to get back to you.
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If you need any help or wish to come and see me in my London based audiology practice; 'Harley Street Hearing & Musicians' Hearing Services', head over to www.harleysthearing.co.uk.

As an independent practice we cover all components of audiology and hearing care, including:

Hearing loss diagnosis and hearing aid fitting - With the biggest range of hearing aids in London: In the ear (ITE), behind the ear (BTE), invisible hearing aids, and invisible in canal (IIC), and digital hearing aids. We fit all manufacturers of hearing aids including: Starkey hearing aids, Phonak hearing aids, Widex hearing aids, Resound hearing aids, Unitron hearing aids, Oticon hearing aids, Bernafon hearing aids, Signia hearing aids, and glasses hearing aids.

Vestibular and balance function testing and rehabilitation.

Hearing therapy and rehabilitation, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness for the management of conditions such as tinnitus, hyperacousis, and misophonia.

Wax removal, including irrigation and microsuction. Ear syringing is no longer performed and deemed to be unsafe.

Our specialist 'Musicians Hearing Services', looking at the protection of hearing for those who value their ears more than anyone. We also specialise in musicians hearing aids.

Auditory Processing Disorder testing and management.

Paediatric hearing testing and management.

Thanks for watching,

Matthew Allsop
Audiologist

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