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Here at the World of Sound you can find out more about cochlear implants and Baha and how they can literally open up ‘a world of sound’ to children and adults with differing levels of hearing impairment to profound deafness.

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Raising awareness of Baha

David Proops, ENT surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre Birmingham and Birmingham Children’s Hospital, tells World of Sound why Baha is so successful and gives his view on the future of the procedure.

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Despite there being 89 Baha centres in the UK, with around 10 more planning to open, awareness of the procedure is low.

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Views on raising awareness of Baha

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Wendy Evans/Patient Support Group

Wendy set up a Baha User Support Group after she had a life changing Baha. more

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Carol Cookson/Baha recipient

Carol struggled for five years ‘cupping’ her good ear before realising a Baha could help her. more

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Kevin Green and Rachel Andrew/Baha programme at Manchester Royal Infirmary

As awareness has grown, The Baha programme at Manchester Royal Infirmary has gradually been increasing the number of implants. more

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Sue Archbold/The Ear Foundation

Few people know exactly how many people have a Baha and they are always surprised by the figures. more