Sponsor A Plaque Appeal – Just Giving Donations
You can make a donation to the Ear Trust using the Just Giving website. Go to www.justgiving.com/eartrust/donate. This is a secure way of making a donation. … Read more
Listening For Life Appeal
The Ear Trust continues to support YCIS and other units both inside and outside of the hospital. The Trustees would like to thank all who have … Read more
How You Can Help
Our aim is to raise funds to provide equipment and expertise to maximise the effectiveness of the screening and support programmes. Your generosity can help us … Read more
Life With A Cochlear Implant
Patients normally make a quick recovery from the operation. When the site of the operation has healed, usually about a month later, the external external … Read more
What is a Cochlear Implant?
A cochlear implant is not the best solution for everyone. So what needs to be considered before you go any further? Does any of this sound … Read more
Assessment (children)
If you have a child or teenager starting or considering a cochlear implant, this part of the website is for you and your family. It explains … Read more
The Operation
The cochlear implant operation is performed under a general anaesthetic, which means the patient will be asleep. This is what happens during the operation itself. … Read more