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An impairment in hearing is when the individual is unable to hear at such a level which allows them to communicate in their every day life. This is not the same as deafness where a person cannot understand speech through the mechanism of the ear. Hearing impairment is something which can develop as the body ages. It can also occur due to infection, exposure to loud sound or a build up of earwax within the ear canal. An impairment can be permanent or can be temporary and treatable (in terms of an infection or wax).
The NHS hearing loss support pages offer advice, support and also related facts.
The Nimbus Access Card can support people with a disability to access venues and services more easily.
Page last reviewed: 04 February 2025
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