Holistic Hearing

17/09/2025

There are a handful of free spaces left to our taster workshop in Singalong on the 27th September in Southwell.
If you would like to be a part of our taster session, or are interested to find out more, get in touch either by commenting, sending a DM or emailing holistic-hearing@hotmail.com
Singalong has its roots in BSL and can help with all communication challenges, whether it be with a child in the classroom, someone struggling with their hearing, or even trying to communicate in a busy environment.
Signalong is for everyone 😊

10/09/2025

Free signalong taster session at Holistic Hearing on the 27th September! Read this article to find out more!
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Free Signalong workshop at Holistic Hearing (inside Spybey Opticians, Church Street, Southwell) on the 27th September!🔊👂

🔹Kirsty, owner and specialist Audiologist at Holistic Hearing says "hearing loss can go undetected in adults and children for many years. One in five preschool children will experience glue ear reducing their hearing for weeks, months or years! This can result in lack of attention in school, poor behaviour and can see a child falling far behind their classmates.

Here are RNID's statistics for adults:
▪️One in three adults in the UK are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
▪️Over half the population aged 55 or more have a hearing loss
▪️An estimated 1.2 million adults in the UK have hearing loss severe enough that they would not be able to hear most conversational speech.
▪️Hearing loss can lead to social isolation, depression, marriage struggles, divorce and cognitive decline.

At Holistic Hearing we are hoping to bring a taster session on a communication system that can bridge the communication gap in all areas of life."🫂

The free workshop will be presented by Carolyn Murray. Carolyn says "Signalong is a key-word signing system based in British Sign Language. It supports spoken English by using key signs along with the spoken word and in spoken word order.
As a signing system, it can be used for many purposes including supporting those with communication difficulties, encouraging language development in children and it can be a more immediately accessible option for someone experiencing hearing loss. BSL is of course the preferred language of the Deaf community but can take many years to master.

For English speakers experiencing hearing loss, Signalong can help avoid misunderstanding as its principle role is to use key signs to support a spoken sentence. Signalong is taught allowing for the independent learning of further signs."

🌟If you would like to attend the free workshop or find out more information, email holistic-hearing@hotmail.com or go to Facebook: Holistic Hearing. Only 7 spaces are left and need to be booked in advance. 🌟

09/09/2025

Thank you to The Bramley Newspaper for this article ☺️

Free Signalong workshop at Holistic Hearing (inside Spybey Opticians, Church Street, Southwell) on the 27th September!🔊👂

🔹Kirsty, owner and specialist Audiologist at Holistic Hearing says "hearing loss can go undetected in adults and children for many years. One in five preschool children will experience glue ear reducing their hearing for weeks, months or years! This can result in lack of attention in school, poor behaviour and can see a child falling far behind their classmates.

Here are RNID's statistics for adults:
▪️One in three adults in the UK are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
▪️Over half the population aged 55 or more have a hearing loss
▪️An estimated 1.2 million adults in the UK have hearing loss severe enough that they would not be able to hear most conversational speech.
▪️Hearing loss can lead to social isolation, depression, marriage struggles, divorce and cognitive decline.

At Holistic Hearing we are hoping to bring a taster session on a communication system that can bridge the communication gap in all areas of life."🫂

The free workshop will be presented by Carolyn Murray. Carolyn says "Signalong is a key-word signing system based in British Sign Language. It supports spoken English by using key signs along with the spoken word and in spoken word order.
As a signing system, it can be used for many purposes including supporting those with communication difficulties, encouraging language development in children and it can be a more immediately accessible option for someone experiencing hearing loss. BSL is of course the preferred language of the Deaf community but can take many years to master.

For English speakers experiencing hearing loss, Signalong can help avoid misunderstanding as its principle role is to use key signs to support a spoken sentence. Signalong is taught allowing for the independent learning of further signs."

🌟If you would like to attend the free workshop or find out more information, email holistic-hearing@hotmail.com or go to Facebook: Holistic Hearing. Only 7 spaces are left and need to be booked in advance. 🌟

06/09/2025

Have you ever fancied trying to learn sign language? Free taster session on Saturday 27th September in Southwell 🥳

Signalong is a key-word signing system based on British Sign Language (BSL). It works by using key signs alongside spoken English, following normal spoken word order. Signalong is designed as a supportive tool. It can help people with communication difficulties, aid children’s language development, and provide a more accessible option for those with hearing loss. As a recognised language and the first or preferred language of the Deaf community, BSL takes years to learn, so Signalong can act as a more immediate support.
We only have seven spaces still available and booking is essential.
DM, comment or email holistic-hearing@hotmail.com to secure your place

03/09/2025

Holistic Hearing

02/09/2025

Floyd Ferris, one of our hearing specialists, is running The Great North Run for the Stroke Association this Sunday!! 🥳
Floyd lost his Dad a year ago due to Strokes and resulting dementia, and is hoping to raise as much money as possible for this amazing cause.
If you are able to help, click the link below. All donations are hugely appreciated ❤️

https://ajbellgreatnorthrun2025.enthuse.com/pf/floyd-ferris?fbclid=IwdGRjcAMj59NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgj9nrlCn_LUcQHaWTXQNjlHDnNNVukNH14QW-JIcjcKriVI6q-wdPQGMG57_aem_SHUIh0Je9YlZ_a4-b-rnAg

Hi family, I'm competing in the 2025 Great North Run half marathon in September, raising money for the Stroke Association. This is my fifth consecutive year and the total that I've raised so far, than

27/08/2025

👋 Free Signalong workshop 27th September - advance booking required 👍

Kirsty Davison, owner and specialist Audiologist at Holistic Hearing is delighted to host a free taster workshop that will be presented by Independent Signalong tutor Carolyn Murray.

Carolyn says” Signalong is a key-word signing system based in British Sign Language. It supports spoken English by using key signs along with the spoken word and in spoken word order.
As a signing system, it can be used for many purposes including supporting those with communication difficulties including children experiencing temporary hearing loss due to glue ear, encouraging language development in children and it can be a more immediately accessible option for someone experiencing hearing loss. BSL is of course the preferred language of the deaf community but can take many years to master.
For English speakers experiencing hearing loss, Signalong can help avoid misunderstanding as its principle role is to use key signs to support a spoken sentence. Signalong is taught allowing for the independent learning of further signs. “
We only have 12 places available so booking is essential.
If you would like a place, comment, DM or email holistic-hearing@hotmail.com.