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Television presenter, adventurer and dog lover Ben Fogle will front a BBC Lifeline Appeal calling on viewers to raise funds to help change the lives of deaf people on behalf of national charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People on Sunday 20 May, BBC One at 4.00pm.

On Friday 11 May 2012, the Charity appeared on BBC's Blue Peter, the world's longest-running children's television show.

It is with great sadness that Hearing Dogs for Deaf People issues this tribute in memory of Jonathan Gammon and beloved pet dog Gabby – a former hearing dog in training.

On Wednesday 2 May 2012, the Charity appeared on BBC One's flagship programme, The One Show.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is calling on all children and asking them to make a racket and raise money to help train a hearing dog puppy. Encouraging schools and youth groups across the country to get involved, the money raised will help create life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf children.

Dancing on Ice star, actress Charlene Tilton – famous for her role as Lucy Ewing in Dallas – is urging the British public to nominate deaf people who have achieved great things overcoming a hearing loss for this year’s Sound Barrier Star Awards, supported by Specsavers Hearing Centres.

The Prime Minister today (16 March) attended a special reception to mark the 30th anniversary of the only charity in the UK dedicated to changing the lives of deaf people through the provision of specially trained hearing dogs to relieve the loneliness, isolation and anxiety that deafness can bring.

The lives of deaf children in the UK are being profoundly changed by hearing dogs –
those are the findings of a ground-breaking new study released today (5 March, 2012) by Hearing Dogs for Deaf People to mark the launch of its 30th anniversary celebrations and national fundraising appeal.

This Thursday (February 9), the Charity appeared on Channel Five’s ‘Live with Gabby’ programme to tie in with its week-long feature looking at inspirational animals.

The Chairman and Trustees of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People are delighted to announce the appointment of Michele Jennings BA, LL.B, MBA as chief executive of the Charity, with effect from 4 January 2012.

National Charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People on the look out for new recruits on International Volunteer Day.

Former Hollyoaks actor and star of Calendar Girls Kevin Sacre took time out from his busy stage schedule to volunteer for the charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People at a prestigious national awards.

Some of Britain’s most recognisable celebrity faces converged on the City of London last night (October 25) for the Hearing Dogs Awards 2011 – a night celebrating some of the life-changing hearing dog partnerships from across the UK.

Find out how hearing dog puppy Tilly got on when she starred on The Alan Titchmarsh Show on Monday 3 October, and learn how you can rehome her.

Below is an open letter from Philip Biggs, Access and Inclusion Manager at Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has announced the finalists for this year’s Hearing Dogs Awards which take place in London on 25 October.

Actress Rula Lenska was on-hand at a special ceremony in Central London on Wednesday (September 14), to announce the winner of the 2011 Sound Barrier Star Awards – a joint initiative set up between Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and Specsavers Hearing Centres.

With under a year to go until the start of the 2012 Olympics, anticipation for spectators alike is high – and the good news is, it’s also set to be an enjoyable games for assistance dog recipients.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is supporting Remember A Charity Week – a week-long awareness raising event which aims to highlight the importance of leaving gifts in wills to UK charities.

EastEnders actress and dog lover Pam St Clement is launching a new nationwide appeal aimed at securing further funding to help train the hearing dogs of the future.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People have been shortlisted for a major award highlighting the work of organisations making a significant contribution towards achieving a society in which deaf people have full access.

Don’t miss your last chance to buy tickets and join a host of celebrities at the Hearing Dogs Awards 2011.

The Charity has been most fortunate to have had Ian Ford as its Chief Executive for the last five years, but sadly he left the organisation on 31 July 2011.

Coronation Street star Rula Lenska visits Hearing Dogs for Deaf People headquarters and meets puppy named in her honour.

Strictly Come Dancing Champion and Calendar Girls star Camilla Sacre-Dallerup supports new Hearing Dogs for Deaf People Puppy Sponsorship Scheme.

The charity Sense has launched this year’s UK national Deafblind Awareness Week, which runs between Monday 27th June and Friday 1st July.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has launched the Hearing Dogs Awards 2011, sponsored by Specsavers Hearing Centres and Royal Canin, in its search for the Hearing Dogs of the Year.

Former world heavyweight boxing champion gets Hearing Dogs Week off to a knockout start at charity's Summer Show event.

Charity launches search for the nation’s Hearing Dogs of the Year 2011.

To celebrate Hearing Dogs Week (6-10 June 2011), The Hearing Dogs Awards 2011 have been launched. The search is on for the nation’s Hearing Dogs of the Year!

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People took centre stage on BBC Oxford’s Phil Gayle breakfast show with a live broadcast investigating all our work.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People are delighted to announce that boxing’s Frank Bruno will be opening this year’s Summer Show event on Sunday 5th June 2011.

Adventurer and TV presenter Ben Fogle appeared on ITV1’s The Alan Titchmarsh Show on Wednesday 06 April with hearing dog puppies Sunny and Beni to promote Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’s new Puppy Sponsorship scheme.

Rayovac doubles original fundraising target with
£10,000 donation to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Rula Lenska breaks 10 year silence to speak out about her battle with hearing loss.

New Puppy Sponsorship scheme, supported by Ben Fogle, launches at Crufts 2011.

EastEnders actress Pam St Clement supports launch of new Hearing Dogs Puppy Sponsorship Scheme at Crufts 2011.

Hearing Dogs to celebrate 30th Anniversary celebrations at Crufts 2012.

Nominations for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People's Hearing Dog of the Year Awards 2011 open on Monday 06 June and close on Friday 22 July.

National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is asking you to invite your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours to Paws for Coffee at home, work, school or just about anywhere and raise vital funds for Hearing Dogs.