Hearing loss hits the soaps

The BBC soap opera Eastenders has begun a new storyline that explores what it’s like coming to terms with hearing loss and living as a deaf person, following character Ben Mitchell’s hearing loss.

Coronavirus advice

Derby City Council now has a webpage dedicated to the Coronarvirus or COVID-19. There is also a national Coronavirus Helpline set up by the Department for Education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline between 8.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday:...

Worrying about Coronavirus?

Here’s some useful information from the World Health Organisation on coping with stress during this uncertain time. Transcription of image – World Health Organisation – Coping with stress during the 2019-nCov outbreak It is normal to feel sad, stressed,...

Cornoavirus helpline

A new helpline has been launched to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows: Phone: 0800 046 8687 Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk Opening hours: 8am to 6pm Monday to...

“I can hear in two ears!”

When Charlie became frustrated wearing the soft band that allowed him to use his Baha, mum Tina supported his choice to have an operation so he could use the hearing aid without it. The effect was immediate when Charlie, then five, first tried a bone conduction...

Carers psychological wellbeing research

The University of Derby and Derbyshire Carers Association are researching into the effects of different caring and employment situations on the psychological wellbeing of informal carers. Further information about the project can be obtained from James...