Sometimes installations really touch the hearts of our team, and our recent work for the children’s charity, Demelza, is one such example.Demelza delivers extraordinary care to extraordinary children who are facing serious or life-limiting conditions throughout Kent, Southeast London and East Sussex.The charity contacted RNID...
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...
In an (exclusive!) behind the scenes installation video, specialist engineer James Graves works his magic setting up Contacta's large area hearing loop system with a V Series driver.This installation showcases Contacta's dedication to making public spaces accessible to individuals with hearing loss.Watch James in action...
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...
With over 642 million people worldwide experiencing hearing loss, the demand for effective assistive listening solutions has never been greater. One such solution is the hearing loop system, designed to deliver clear audio directly to individuals with compatible hearing devices. What Is a Hearing Loop System? A...
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...
Hearing loss may be a ‘hidden’ disability but with an ageing population, its prevalence in care homes is growing.It’s estimated that by 2032 almost 80% of people in residential care in England will have some form of hearing loss and an inability to hear clearly...
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...
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