NHS Scotland Cochlear Implant Programme

16/04/2026

The Scottish Cochlear Implant programme is hosting the British Cochlear Implant Conference this year on the 21st and 22nd April. This means that there will be a limited spares and repairs service runnin g over this time. Thank you for your patience.

02/04/2026

30/03/2026

One of our patients, Abu, is currently studying an HND in Sports Coaching at college. As a CI user themselves they are interested to look at how CIs have impacted people in sport. They are looking for volunteers to help them with their project. This is suitable for any CI user who has taken part in any sporting activity of any ability at any level. Here is a link to the survey.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=EMGUrW-NDEOXY1AebYcbpTstGAz3AiJNlcOwNwwd0EZUQzNEOVpRRzJKMTAwUjJRVzA2WTZZNE9CUC4u

12/03/2026

Brooks had his cochlear implants activated last week allowing him to hear his parents for the first time.

25/02/2026

Happy International Cochlear Implant Day 2026!

🎉🌐 We are thrilled to launch the NEW Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme Website!

Today, on International Cochlear Implant Day, we celebrate connection, communication, and the incredible impact cochlear implants make — and we are proud to unveil a brand new resource for patients, families, and professionals across Scotland.

Our new website includes:
✔️ Clear information for every stage of the cochlear implant journey
✔️ Support and rehabilitation resources
✔️ Guidance for professionals
✔️ Real stories and Scottish specific information
✔️ An accessible, user friendly design
👉 Visit now: https://scottishcochlearimplants.org.uk/

Thank you to everyone – staff, patients and professionals from across the Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme who contributed to this project.
Please share widely to help this resource reach everyone who needs it.

24/02/2026

💡 What can you expect from the new Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme website?

🌐 A fresh, accessible, patient focused design
🧒 Information for children, adults, and families
📚 Rehabilitation and communication resources
🎧 Up to date information about cochlear implants
🤝 Guidance for professionals across Scotland

Launching tomorrow, on International Cochlear Implant Day! 👂
Share to spread the word 👇

24/02/2026

On Wednesday 25th February, International Cochlear Implant Day, we’ll be launching our brand new Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme website — built to support patients, families, and professionals across Scotland.

Stay tuned — the countdown has begun! ⏳👂💙

23/02/2026

Something exciting is on the way…
The Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme has been working behind the scenes on something we are incredibly proud of.........

Stay tuned — the countdown has begun! ⏳👂💙

07/02/2026

Tinnitus Awareness Week 2026

Tinnitus UK have activity books to help explain tinnitus to children. NDCS have a helpful link to these on their website.

https://www.ndcs.org.uk/advice-and-support/all-advice-and-support-topics/causes-types-and-signs-deafness/deafness-and-additional-needs/tinnitus

06/02/2026

Tinnitus Awareness Week 2026

Did you know that Tinnitus UK have support groups across the UK?

Click on the link below to find out more

https://tinnitus.org.uk/how-we-can-help/support-groups/

05/02/2026

Tinnitus Awareness Week 2026

RNID is here to help the many people that need support. Whether you or a loved one is struggling with tinnitus, we can give you the information and support you need.

Download their guide to Tinnitus below
https://rnid.org.uk/free-tinnitus-guide/

04/02/2026

Tinnitus Awareness Week 2026

Does your child have Tinnitus?

Are you a teacher with a child in your class who has Tinnitus?

Here is a helpful guide on how to best support a child with Tinnitus and how it may be impacting their concentration and mental health.

https://tinnitus.org.uk/understanding-tinnitus/support-people/teach-child-with-tinnitus/