Tinnitus UK have launched a new project, funded by a £169,383 grant from the National Lottery (Reaching Communities) fund, to develop tinnitus support groups in the Southwest of England. It is estimated that over 620,000 people experience tinnitus in the region alone and 7.6 million across the UK.
Maisie Carscadden, Tinnitus UK Interim Head of Services, said: “We are looking to engage with local communities in the Southwest to recruit, empower and support people with tinnitus to set up new support groups. This is in response to a need we identified in the region, which is currently largely isolated from local tinnitus support. Being with other people who have tinnitus, listening to their experiences and how they manage it, can be a huge help to people who are struggling with their tinnitus. It is amazing seeing the difference it can make, especially those who have recently been diagnosed.”
The project’s first task involves the recruitment of a Regional Engagement Officer, who will be based in the Southwest to provide improved support for those living there. To find out more, people can visit tinnitus.org.uk or contact the Tinnitus UK helpline on 0800 018 0527.
Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing a sound when there is no external source for that sound. Approximately 10% of people with tinnitus experience a significant impact on their quality of life, often linked to stress, anxiety or depression. Tinnitus UK is striving for a world where no one suffers with tinnitus and provides free support to anyone with tinnitus or caring for someone with tinnitus.
Tinnitus UK, a registered charity, has announced the launch of a new project funded by a £169,383 grant from the National Lottery (Reaching Communities) fund. The project seeks to develop tinnitus support groups in the Southwest of England, an area which is estimated to have over 620,000 people living with tinnitus.
Maisie Carscadden, Tinnitus UK Interim Head of Services, commented: “We are looking to engage with local communities in the Southwest to recruit, empower and support people with tinnitus to set up new support groups. Being with other people who have tinnitus, listening to their experiences and how they manage it, can be a huge help to people who are struggling with their tinnitus. It is amazing seeing the difference it can make, especially those who have recently been diagnosed.”
The project’s first task is the recruitment of a Regional Engagement Officer, based in the Southwest, to provide improved support for those living there. To find out more, people can visit tinnitus.org.uk or contact the Tinnitus UK helpline on 0800 018 0527.
Tinnitus UK, a registered charity, has announced the launch of a new project aimed at providing improved support for those living with tinnitus in the Southwest of England. Funded by a £169,383 grant from the National Lottery (Reaching Communities) fund, the project seeks to develop tinnitus support groups in an area estimated to have over 620,000 people living with the condition.
Maisie Carscadden, Tinnitus UK Interim Head of Services, said: “Being with other people who have tinnitus, listening to their experiences and how they manage it, can be a huge help to people who are struggling with their tinnitus. It is amazing seeing the difference it can make, especially those who have recently been diagnosed.”
The project’s first task involves the recruitment of a Regional Engagement Officer, to be based in the Southwest. This individual will provide improved support for those living in the region. To find out more, people can visit tinnitus.org.uk or contact the Tinnitus UK helpline on 0800 018 0527.
Tinnitus UK, a registered charity, has launched a new project to provide improved support for those living with tinnitus in the Southwest of England. Funded by a £169,383 grant from the National Lottery (Reaching Communities) fund, the project seeks to establish tinnitus support groups in an area estimated to have over 620,000 people living with the condition.
Maisie Carscadden, Tinnitus UK Interim Head of Services, said: “Being with other people who have tinnitus, listening to their experiences and how they manage it, can be a huge help to people who are struggling with their tinnitus. It is amazing seeing the difference it can make, especially those who have recently been diagnosed.”
The project’s first task
Derick is an experienced reporter having held multiple senior roles for large publishers across Europe. Specialist subjects include small business and financial emerging markets.