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Deryck and Elroy

When ex-Navy veteran, Deryck, lost his wife during the pandemic, he was plunged into a dark and lonely place. The day before what would have been their 46th wedding anniversary, he met his hearing dog, and now best friend, Elroy.

A man sat outside a blue painted cafe smiling with a labrador sat next to hi

Elyana and Gordon

Elyana's childhood is now more carefree thanks to Gordon.

A young girl is hugging a black labrador and smiling while being sat in a house with a window and radiator in the background

Tasha and Digby

Tasha Stones reveals the impact that being profoundly deaf has had on her mental health

A young woman is sitting on a garden bench. She is leaning forward to greet a light coloured dog.

Jamie and Arthur

For Jamie, losing his hearing was soul-destroying. Feeling trapped, the outside world became intimidating and terrifying. Then, he met his hearing dog, Arthur. Now, Jamie’s days that were once filled with anxiety, are filled with laughter.

Head and shoulders image of a young man with long brown hair looking into the distance with a sad expression

Lisa and Alfie

Lisa went from feeling anxious and isolated, to living the full life she deserves thanks to hearing dog Alfie.

A blonde woman and a dog are in a grassy, tree filled location. She is sitting on the grass looking at the dog who is looking back at her, tail wagging.

Kim and Bear

“Without my hearing dogs, I do not know where I'd be today.”

A smiling grey haird woman, kim, and beside her is Bear, a light coloured cocker spaniel hearing dog.

Sarah and Albert

Sarah was born profoundly deaf and often made to feel she was not important – almost invisible.Hearing dog Albert has also broken down barriers and given her the confidence to live life how she wants to.

A young woman and light coloured dog are sitting on grass. The woman is smiling and hugging the dog.