Chris Huhne

Chris Huhne MP Backs RNID’s Checks

Eastleigh MP, Chris Huhne has joined RNID’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, Chris Huhne 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.

Chris Huhne MP says: “Many people don’t realise how important their hearing is in their everyday lives, until they start to lose it. I’m lending my voice to RNID’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.”

RNID’s Chief Executive, Jackie Ballard, 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 Eastleigh to follow Chris Huhne MP‘s example and take our 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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Contact for general media enquiries:

Alan Dalziel, RNID Media Officer, 020 7296 8388 or alan.dalziel@rnid.org.uk

Notes for editors:

1.A high resolution jpeg image of Chris Huhne MP taking RNID’s telephone hearing check at the Liberal Democrat party conference in Bournemouth is available.

2.Calls to RNID’s telephone hearing check from a BT landline cost up to 5p per minute. Other providers’ charges may vary. Call set up charge may apply.

3.RNID is the charity working to create a world where deafness or hearing loss do not limit or determine opportunity, and where people value their hearing. We work by campaigning and lobbying, raising awareness of deafness and hearing loss, promoting hearing health, providing services and through social, medical and technical research.

4.For more information about RNID, visit www.rnid.org.uk, contact RNID’s Information Line on 0808 808 0123 (freephone) or 0808 808 9000 (textphone) or email information@rnid.org.uk