It can be hard to tell how loud sounds are. Here’s our guide to understanding how loud is too loud, so you know when to use hearing protection.

The NHS advises you to see a GP about tinnitus if:

Make people aware that you are deaf or have a hearing loss and your preferred communication style.

Where lipreading is possible:

Hearing loss cannot always be prevented – sometimes it's just part of getting older. But hearing loss due to exposure to loud noises is completely avoidable.

If you find it hard to follow conversations in meetings or hear on the phone, Action on Hearing Loss can help.

It's important to spot hearing loss as soon as possible, because treatment is often more beneficial if started early. Action on Hearing Loss detail the signs and how to best handle concerns.

Action on Hearing Loss is encouraging businesses, schools and communities to celebrate Deaf Awareness Week (6-12 May) by holding a ‘Dress in Decibels’ day, organising a bake sale or taking part in

This Tinnitus Week (4-10 February), Charity Action on Hearing Loss wants to make people with Tinnitus aware of the free local support on offer through the charity’s Tinnitus Support Service.

Action on Hearing Loss have recently launched their Working for Change Ca