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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.

Remembering a charity in your Will is a wonderfully kind decision. It can tell your story beyond your years, expressing what mattered to you in life. We bust some common myths about this process and shine light on charitable gifts in Wills.

Woman cuddling golden cocker spaniel

Vampires, werewolves and unwanted ghostly visitors aren’t the only things to look out for this Halloween. Whilst it can be lots of fun for humans, certain traditions at this time of year can be a little too spooky for our four-legged friends.

 Black Cockapoo with white chest sat outside just behind two pumpkins surrounded by fallen autumnal leaves

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us! We asked our Canine Healthcare Advisors for their top tips and tricks for keeping your four-legged friends happy, healthy and safe this Christmas.

Golden cockerpoo in front of a Christmas tree

Meg has been a Dog Training Instructor at Hearing Dogs since 2022. Here, she takes us behind the scenes of our reward-based training and explains how the partnerships with these remarkable dogs are truly priceless.

Meg with a golden cockerpoo

Remember, remember…the fifth of November and the evenings before that date can be very frightening for dogs. Here are our top tips for looking after your dog during fireworks season.

Meg in a field with a yellow labrador running towards her

Deafness affects so much more than just a person’s ability to hear. This World Mental Health Day, we want to shine a light on the hidden links between hearing loss and mental health.

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Beki Ward

If you’ve ever lived with a Cocker Spaniel, you’ll know it’s impossible not to fall in love with these floppy-eared, fun-loving friends. However, you’ll also have noticed that they have some peculiar – but equally adorable – habits.

Black and white spaniel puppy

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

There are many different medical and environmental causes of hearing loss that can happen at any age. Here are six causes of hearing loss that you may not expect, and how to get support if you’re concerned about your hearing.

graphic showing a person cupping their hand behind their ear with lots of written letters streaming into the ear.