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Clinic supporting NHS hearing aid wearers reopening in Wem
A local charity is re-starting its popular clinic for NHS hearing aid wearers in Wem next month.
Community Resource (formerly known as Shropshire RCC) manages eight Hearing Loss Support Hubs, which are free to attend for anyone who wears a hearing aid supplied by the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Audiology departments.
The sessions are run by audiology-trained volunteers who provide information, advice and support on issues including hearing aid repairs, re-tubing and maintenance.
The Wem clinic was previously held at Wem Library and closed at the start of the pandemic.
It will now be held at Edinburgh House, New Street between 10am and noon every third Thursday of the month, starting on 17 March 2022.
Appointment must be pre-booked and can be made by calling 01743 360641 or emailing SHLS@community-resource.org.uk
Susann Mitchell, Development Officer for Community Resource, said: “We know that a lot of hearing aid-wearers in Wem benefitted from our hubs before the pandemic, and have been anxious for them to start again.
“We’re excited to bring the clinic back to Wem so that people can make an appointment and speak to our volunteers, who offer expertise and insight as many have hearing loss and wear hearing aids themselves.
“We’d also like to thank Wem Town Council for kindly providing us with a space to host the clinic in the town.”
Community Resource is a Shrewsbury-based charity that helps people and communities facing challenges across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
As well as its hub, the Hearing Loss Support Service also runs free workshops giving support and advice to people wearing NHS hearing aids and their family, friends or carers.
To find out more about Community Resource’s Hearing Loss Support Service, contact 01743 360641 or email SHLS@community-resource.org.uk
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