We are saying a fond farewell to Jeni Bickley, Teacher of the Deaf, who is retiring after 13 years at YAIS. Jeni brought her wealth of experience and skill into her role supporting children, families and local staff. We will also miss her sense of humour and her incredible baking skills. Jeni has been a valued member of the Team and we wish her the best of luck for her next chapter. Keep in touch Jeni!
Milly’s CI Doll
Milly brought her doll Polly to her last audiology appointment. Polly also has cochlear implants and was lovingly made by Milly’s grandma! We look forward to seeing Polly at the next appointment!
Summer give away!
No need to splash out …..we have some spare Cochlear N7, N8 and Kanso 2 aqua kits on a first come first serve basis to give away. Please get in touch if you would like one!
Need to practise your listening skills? The adult speech and language therapists have got you covered. Go to our resources section and pick a pack to challenge you!
Keen rugby player Sam’s conversion to expert cochlear implant advocate
Late hearing loss diagnosis followed by assessment for cochlear implant which Sam was not keen about! Fast forward a year and read a very different but inspiring story here.
Living and enjoying cochlear implants!
Family shared these lovely photos of Elizabeth enjoying shopping and bath time with her Cochlear N8 processors. After several months of getting used to the processors Elizabeth is now happy to wear her processors at all times both at home and in school.
SKIN CARE ADVICE
You can read the latest advice about skin care and implants here
SERVICE NEWS
Need spares or repairs?
Get through straight to workshop via
TEL: 01274 364300
Text/WhatsApp: 07966 447408
Email: yais.helpline@bthft.nhs.uk
Travel
We are now in the holiday season so we recommend you check with your manufacturer for details about loaner schemes (taking spare processors with you) and other relevant information.
All cochlear implant companies strongly advise that you take your patient identitiy card with you on your trip.
For more details and how to contact your manufacturer please go to the travel guideline section here
- Support & Charities
Patients who are interested in learning more about bone conduction and middle ear implants are advised to access the following online forums and mentor groups:
Online Forums:
Hearpeers Forum (MED-EL)
Facebook Forum (Cochlear & Oticon Medical)
Online Patient Mentor Groups:
Hearpeers Mentors (MED-EL)
Cochlear Mentors (Cochlear)If you are currently a patient undergoing a bone conduction or middle ear implant assessment at Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI), you may wish to meet with or contact another BRI patient who has lived experience with one of these implants. If you are interested in this, please ask your audiologist whether this may be possible.
Explore the manufacturers’ webpages for more information on their implants and devices:
Cochlear
Oticon Medical
MED-EL
Image courtesy of MED-EL The following charities share useful and relevant information:
National Deaf Children’s Society – Bone Conduction Hearing Devices (Children’s charity for hearing loss)
National Deaf Children’s Society – Middle Ear Implants (Children’s charity for hearing loss)
Auditory Verbal UK (Charity for developing spoken language in children with hearing loss)
Microtia UK (Charity for underdeveloped ears)
RNID (National hearing loss charity)
Deafblind UK (Charity for Deafblindness)
Hearing Link (Hearing loss charity with trained hearing dogs)Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust cannot accept responsibility for information provided by other organisations.
New tinnitus information and advice available from BCIG
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We are the Yorkshire Auditory Implant Service
The Yorkshire Auditory Implant Service (YAIS) was established at Bradford Royal Infirmary in 1990 and supports families and children from Yorkshire and surrounding regions. YAIS have developed nationally recognised programmes for both adults and children.
Welcome to YAIS
At the Yorkshire Auditory Implant Service we strive to offer a flexible service guided by the needs of the individual child or adult whilst maintaining quality standards.
How can we help you?
Our Multidisciplinary Team includes:
- Consultant ENT Surgeons
- Head of Service
- Clinical Scientists (Audiology)
- Teachers of the Deaf
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Technicians
- Assistant Rehabilitationist
We also have access to:
- Interpreters
- Clinical and Educational Psychologist
- Radiography Department
The whole process of initial assessment, fitting the implant and rehabilitation involves the patient and families working with the team in a variety of settings including the hospital, home and for children the school. This demands a high level of commitment from everyone involved.
Through working in partnership a caring and committed service is provided for each individual.