Malcolm Bruce MP Backs RNID's Checks For A Healthy Hearing Future
September 30, 2009 10:00 AM
Malcolm Bruce as Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Deafness is supporting RNID in their campaign on hearing health
Gordon MP Malcolm Bruce has joined RNID Scotland's call for people to value their hearing and take the charity's specially developed hearing check.
At the Liberal Democrat party conference in Bournemouth, Malcolm took RNID's five-minute hearing check, which assesses your ability to hear someone speaking with background noise - similar to being in a crowded room - and helps identify whether you have a hearing loss.
The MP also chaired a fringe meeting jointly hosted by the RNID, ABPI and the Eye Health Alliance to discuss the importance of investment in prevention and early detection in areas including vision and hearing services, specifically in relation to an ageing population.
Malcolm Bruce MP said:
"Many people don't realise how important their hearing is in their everyday lives, until they start to lose it.
"As the father of a deaf child, I'm happy to lend my voice to RNID Scotland's Hearing Matters campaign, which is encouraging you to look after your hearing by visiting www.rnid.org.uk/hearingmatters or dialling 0844 800 3838 and take immediate action to avoid experiencing unnecessary isolation from friends, family and colleagues."
Director of RNID Scotland, Delia Henry, says: "On average, people take 15 years to deal with their hearing loss and, in that time, a person's quality of life can be greatly reduced. We urge people in Aberdeenshire to follow Malcolm's example and take RNID's check today, so that you can start addressing any hearing loss and ensure you don't miss out on leading a fulfilling and active life."
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