Hearing loss

Goldes

Can you help with finding about hearing loss benefit 

TELLIT01

I'm not aware of any benefit specifically for hearing loss.

poppy12345

There's no such thing as a "hearing loss benefit."

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) which is a disability benefit if you're aged between 16 and state pension age maybe possible BUT it's not awarded based on any diagnosis, it's how those conditions affect your ability to carry out daily activity based on the PIP descriptors. Info in links. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/

Spoonie_Turtle

What is your situation?  Are you newly deafened?  Do you work?

Goldes

Having worked in the printing industry for 50 years now after retiring it has become more notable that my hearing is damaged and I have tinnitus that leaves with a constant buzzing noise .
I have been to the hospital e.n.t who have fitted me with hearing aids that I have to use all the time can there be any help .
David Chamberlain 

poppy12345

Goldes said:

Having worked in the printing industry for 50 years now after retiring it has become more notable that my hearing is damaged and I have tinnitus that leaves with a constant buzzing noise .
I have been to the hospital e.n.t who have fitted me with hearing aids that I have to use all the time can there be any help .
David Chamberlain 

You posted a few days ago but didn't return. Thread here. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6240282/hearing-loss#latest Not sure exactly what help you're asking for but on that thread there's information about claiming PIP that i posted for you, you should take a look at that.

For anything else benefit wise then it will depend on your circumstances.... with no information it's impossible to give any further advice.

Spoonie_Turtle

If there is any help for coping, the RNID will likely be the best place to look https://rnid.org.uk/

soolin

I’ve merged two threads for better responses 

poppy12345

soolin said:

I’ve merged two threads for better responses 

Thanks but if the OP doesn’t state what advice they are looking for then it makes giving advice very difficult. 

justworriedabit

Goldes said:

Can you help with finding about hearing loss benefit 

All depends on the severity as you ill already know.
Link below you will find helpful
Social services used to provide support via equipment, advice, sign language but mass of cutback means reductions in this.
https://rnid.org.uk/information-and-support/benefits/

68ComebackSpecial

Goldes said:

Having worked in the printing industry for 50 years now after retiring it has become more notable that my hearing is damaged and I have tinnitus that leaves with a constant buzzing noise .
I have been to the hospital e.n.t who have fitted me with hearing aids that I have to use all the time can there be any help .
David Chamberlain 

You might be able to claim compensation for industrial injury from your previous employer. It might be wise to speak to your (former) union first to see if they could be of assistance as many of the "no win, no fee" law firms operating in this area are quite dubious - I've received cold calls from several.