What is Lipreading
What is lipreading? Lipreading can help deaf and hard of hearing people to follow speech better. Lipreading is using your eyes to... Read More
Why can’t I understand speech?
Do you understand your audiogram? Do you know what the speech banana is? Find out more here
Who are lipreading classes for?
Classes are for anyone who struggles to hear. They are often – and more accurately – called ‘Lipreading and Managing Hearing Loss’... Read More
What your class will cover
What your class will cover In class you will meet others who have similar problems. You will learn more about how to... Read More
Using the phone
Do you struggle to hear on the phone? It’s a big problem for people with a hearing loss. Obviously you can’t lipread... Read More
Useful organisations
Links to charities and non-commercial sites Click on the name of the organisation to go straight to their website Action for Deafness... Read More
Travel tips
There is no reason to let hearing loss stop you doing anything, or going anywhere, but some tips can take the stress... Read More
Struggling even with hearing aids?
Have you thought about a cochlear implant? If you are profoundly deaf in the high frequency range, you might qualify for one.... Read More
Staying safe
Your local authority has a duty of care to ensure you are safe at home. • Most local authorities have a sensory... Read More
Research about lipreading classes
On Everybody’s Lips – report of the Scottish Lipreading Strategy Group (2015). A very comprehensive report about lipreading classes in Scotland –... Read More