World Hearing Day 2025, held on March 3, carries the global theme: “Changing mindsets: empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all.” Organised by the World Health Organization (WHO), this annual event encourages individuals and communities to reflect on the importance...
We’re very used to having check-ups with a dentist or optician yet few of us think about our hearing.Recent research by the RNID found that only 6% of people in the UK, who haven’t been diagnosed with hearing loss, took a hearing check in the...
For more than two decades, Contacta Systems has proudly partnered with RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People), the leading UK charity dedicated to supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss, or experience tinnitus. Our collaboration is built on a shared mission: to ensure...
Hearing loops are present in many high street stores, but a lack of staff awareness and poor maintenance can mean that customers with hearing loss don’t get the service they need.With the addition of screens to protect against the spread of coronavirus, window intercom systems...
As advocates for hearing inclusion across multiple businesses, organisations and workplaces, Contacta takes part in the annual Deaf Awareness Week. Why Deaf Awareness Week MattersHighlighting communication barriers: With masks, visors and screens disrupting lip‑reading and speech clarity, hearing aid users often face additional struggles that...
The revised BS 8300 building standards set a benchmark for inclusive design—critical for serving the UK’s 11 million people with hearing loss. From counter loops to hearing assistance systems, architects must embed these BS standards, not as an afterthought, but at the heart of every building...
11 million people (1 in 6) in the UK live with hearing loss. They constitute the largest disabled group and almost a quarter of them wear a hearing aid.This quick reference guide has been produced for Deaf Awareness Week 2019.It sets out your responsibilities as...
The latest revision of the BS 8300 standard has been released. The new revision includes, for the first time, specific guidance on accessibility for people with hearing loss. Look at why you should create a fully inclusive environment.Until now, facilities managers have had little guidance...
Are your customers able to talk with staff easily? If customers can’t easily communicate through safety screens with staff, the impact on your business could be severe; customers who struggle to communicate easily and clearly through these screens may choose other providers. High-quality service is therefore...
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