Diagnosis

A hearing impairment is when the ability to apprehend sound is affected.

Signs of hearing loss may include:

• difficulty hearing people clearly and misunderstanding what they say - especially in noisy places
• asking people to repeat what they've said
• listening  to the TV or music at a high volume
• difficulty hearing when talking to someone on the phone
• finding it hard to keep up with a conversation
• feeling tired or stressed for having to concentrate while listening

You can find out more information about hearing loss on the NHS website: Hearing loss - NHS (www.nhs.uk)