Hidden Hearing support Tinnitus Awareness Week (8-14th February 2010)

One of the leading providers of private hearing healthcare in the UK, Hidden Hearing, has joined forces with the British Tinnitus Association and Wake Smith & Tofields solicitors to offer free hearing assessments, support and advice during Tinnitus Awareness Week (8-14^th February).

The British Tinnitus Association (BTA), the only UK charity solely dedicated to supporting those with tinnitus, is set to host their fourth annual Tinnitus Awareness Week (8-14 February 2010) which will be the focus of a UK-wide campaign aiming to encourage better tinnitus awareness.

This year, the BTA hopes to reach thousands of people of all ages across the country with a campaign that centres on two specific themes: the effect of stress on tinnitus and the risks of exposure to loud music.

Hidden Hearing will donate £5 to the British Tinnitus Association for each hearing assessment carried out at any of its branches during February.  Hearing Aid Audiologists will also be available to answer questions and hand out information on Tinnitus during the month.

Tinnitus is a term that describes the sensation of hearing a noise in the absence of an external sound. The noise can have virtually any quality. Ringing, whistling, and buzzing are common but more complex sounds may also be reported. Tinnitus can be very distressing for the affected individual, and issues may arise with sleep, concentration and mood.

Representatives from the Occupational Illnesses Team at Wake Smith & Tofields will be available to provide legal advice to anyone who thinks that they may have suffered from noise induced hearing loss.