Information from MED-EL:
| “Care For You” Initiative in SouthamptonFree support for patients on their journey to hearingBrought to you by MED-EL UK & Ireland, through BeHeard by MED-ELin partnership with the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS)“The decision to explore a hearing implant, or adjust to life with one, can bring many questions and emotions for individuals and families.To offer additional support at every stage, MED-EL UK & Ireland is bringing its free “Care For You” support initiative to Southampton through BeHeard by MED-EL.Delivered in partnership with the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS), the support days will provide counselling, practical guidance and peer connection for:People considering a hearing implantParents and caregiversFamilies looking for additional information, guidance and reassuranceExisting MED-EL hearing implant users |
| Get the Right Support for Your PatientsBeHeard by MED-EL counselling supportThe counselling sessions are for anyone considering or supporting a hearing implant journey, including parents, family members and caregivers.They provide a safe space to talk with an accredited therapist who has lived experience of hearing loss and is also a cochlear implant user. Having been through the hearing implant journey themselves, the therapist understands the questions, concerns and emotions that can arise.Group counselling: 90 minutes from 12pmOne-to-one counselling: 45-minute appointments at 3pm, 4pm or 5pmOne-to-one appointments are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basisWe recommend signing up for more than one counselling session, if possibleMED-EL technical and device supportExisting MED-EL hearing implant users can meet with an experienced MED-EL Clinical Specialist for guidance relating to:Audio processorsConnectivityAccessoriesDay-to-day device useHearpeers mentor connectionsAttendees will also have the opportunity to connect with Hearpeers Mentors, volunteers with lived experience of using a MED-EL hearing implant. They can share their experiences, answer questions and provide peer support.If you support someone who may benefit from this opportunity, share these details with them and encourage them to register. Event DetailsUniversity of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS)Building 19, HighfieldSouthamptonSO17 1BJ The “Care For You” support days will take place at USAIS on the following dates: Monday, 28 September Monday, 5 October Monday, 12 October Monday, 19 October Monday, 26 October Monday, 2 November Monday, 9 November Monday, 16 November Places are limited and advance registration is required. To register , please click here. We encourage you to share this opportunity with patients and their families who may benefit from additional support on their journey to hearing. Download a Shareable Event Flyer Here Having the opportunity to talk openly, ask questions and connect with someone who understands can make a meaningful difference. Thank you for helping the people and families you support access the information, guidance and reassurance they need throughout the journey.” |
