Working to help the UK’s 11 million people with permanent hearing loss

There is no current ‘cure’ for hearing loss, which can affect every aspect of people’s personal, social and working lives. Untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of developing other health conditions, including depression and dementia. Hearing aids are the most common management for hearing loss, but uptake is poor. It is clear that hearing aids alone are not an optimal solution and other self-management options are necessary.

Our research will answer some of the fundamental questions about the mechanisms of hearing conditions, the most effective interventions to improve quality of life and provide the evidence for translating new technologies and techniques into clinical practice.

Our core research is in six areas: