NHS Scotland Cochlear Implant Programme

12/11/2025

Good Luck Christina!!

Christina is the only Scottish representative attending the Deaf Olympics in Tokyo this month.

Christina has always been a keen footballer but was getting fed up of her coaches not using Deaf awareness strategies in training sessions and she was ready to quit. Christina came along to our transitions day in June and met with the Scottish Deaf F.A. In just a few months she has gone from a local football club to GP Olympian!

Read her story below.

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5291118/glenrothes-strollers-ladies-christina-murray-team-gb-deaflympics-lewis-capaldi/

10/11/2025

We would like to say a huge congratulations to our patient Joy who recently had a starring role as Scar in the Scottish Operas production of the Lion King. Well done Joy :)

06/11/2025

It's back!!!!!

The Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme Children's Christmas Party!
Sunday 14th December
12pm - 2pm
Crosshouse Hospital Dining Room

This event is for children under 6 years old.

Come along to meet other families, play games and meet Santa.

If you would like to attend, please contact the department before the 5th December. Let us know the names and ages of children attending plus the number of accompanying adults. Spaces are limited and offered on a first come first served basis.

Email - cochlear.implant@aaaht.scot.nhs.uk
Call - 01563827323
Text - 07824598277

06/11/2025

Last week our Rehab Advisors met with Anita Grover, Chief Executive of AVUK. She visited the CI centre and we discussed ways for us to work collaboratively in the future. Thanks for coming ☺️

06/11/2025

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween! Here is a very cool pumpkin that one of our CI users Caiden carved.

23/10/2025

Yesterday the Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme and NDCS collaberated for a joint training session. We shared our pathways with each other and discussed the supprots available from each service so that we can work together to support families and Deaf Children and Young People.

Here are the exciting things that we learned about NDCS:
Helpline - https://www.ndcs.org.uk/advice-and-support/ways-we-can-support-you/helpline

Local Groups Map - (8 groups in Scotland) https://www.ndcs.org.uk/our-services/connecting-families/find-your-nearest-local-support-group/

MyNDCS App is now available for families to download with a range of features - https://www.ndcs.org.uk/our-services/services-for-families/my-ndcs-app/

NDCS bookshop for resources to use at home or share with family and the wider community - https://ndcs-bookshop.myshopify.com/

Community Grants - Community grants | National Deaf Children's Society

23/10/2025

19/09/2025

So interesting to read this report on research priorities for childhood Deafness. The Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme is involved in several national studies looking to improve outcomes for Deaf children. What do you think of the priorities listed here? Is there anything you'd like us to focus on?

15/09/2025

She said "I do"!!!

We are delighted to share that our amazing rehab advisor Brogan is now Mrs Thomson! 👰‍♀🥂
Brogan is a highly valued member of our team, supporting countless CI users and their families on their hearing journey - with dedication, compassion and fun!
We are thrilled to celebrate this wonderful milestone with her and her new husband Scott and we wish them every happiness in their future lives together. ❤️

05/09/2025