Manchester BRC research shows better understanding of autistic people’s listening difficulties could improve their wellbeing Posted: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 New research supported by Manchester BRC has found that noisy environments can be distracting and pose listening difficulties for autistic people, affecting their social life, emotional wellbeing and career. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC research shows better understanding of autistic people’s listening difficulties could improve their wellbeing
BRC researchers developing national action plan to improve hearing health Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 People in the UK living with hearing loss and tinnitus could benefit from the first ever national research action plan, in development by three National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centres on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England. Continue reading full article: BRC researchers developing national action plan to improve hearing health
Manchester BRC professor makes disability power list Posted: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 The deputy lead for the Optimising Outcomes programme in the Hearing Health theme for NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre has been recognised as one of the UK’s most influential disabled people. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC professor makes disability power list
Speech-friendly face mask could end frustration of muffled chat Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 A new face mask designed by Manchester researchers is promising to end the stress and anxiety talkers and listeners experience when they cover up. Continue reading full article: Speech-friendly face mask could end frustration of muffled chat
Manchester BRC professor recognised as ‘Outstanding Supervisor’ Posted: Monday, June 20, 2022 Manchester BRC's, Hearing Health, Paediatric Lifespan Lead, has been recognised for his contributions to nurturing the next generation of researcher talent. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC professor recognised as ‘Outstanding Supervisor’
Why research placements can help us to be better clinicians – A Manchester BRC research placement story Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Author: Becky Garside In her blog paediatric audiologist Becky Gartside shares the benefits of her 12-week placement within the Hearing Health Theme, and how this has encouraged her to seek out a part-time research position. Continue reading full article: Why research placements can help us to be better clinicians – A Manchester BRC research placement story
NHS develops world-first bedside genetic test to prevent babies going deaf Posted: Saturday, April 2, 2022 A world-first genetic test developed in Manchester, that could save the hearing of hundreds of babies each year has been successfully piloted in the NHS. Continue reading full article: NHS develops world-first bedside genetic test to prevent babies going deaf
Why extended high-frequency hearing testing is important to patients, and why we need to listen to them – World Hearing Day Posted: Thursday, March 3, 2022 Author: Melanie Lough On World Hearing Day Melanie Lough, Research Audiologist, discusses her proposed project that aims to widen the use of extended high-frequency hearing testing (audiometry) within NHS hearing services – and how patient and public involvement is helping to shape this research. Continue reading full article: Why extended high-frequency hearing testing is important to patients, and why we need to listen to them – World Hearing Day