STUNELL BACKS HEARING SERVICES FOR STOCKPORT SUFFERERS

Andrew Stunell MP backed Tinnitus Awareness Week calling for vital supportive services for Stockport's sufferers.

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Andrew Stunell MP says: "Around 10% of adults have mild tinnitus which can have debilitating effects on sleep, personal relationships, work, and lead to depression. With that in mind, it's important that music lovers across Hazel Grove reduce the risk of developing the condition by listening to their music players at safe sound levels. It's also vital that local people with tinnitus have quick access to life-changing support so I'm delighted to back Action on Hearing Loss's call for local ENT and hearing therapy services to be protected."

Chief Executive of Action on Hearing Loss, Paul Breckell, says: "As tinnitus is an invisible condition, it's distressing effects are often not recognised, or underestimated by friends and family. We are grateful for Andrew StunellMP's support for our campaigning during Tinnitus Awareness Week and highlighting the need for Hazel Grove residents to protect their hearing and have access to essential information and support if they develop this distressing condition."

The Hazel Grove MP who has tinnitus himself gave his support to Action on Hearing Loss's call on NHS commissioners to protect essential services, such as hearing therapy and ear, nose and throat (ENT) treatments which help people manage tinnitus in their everyday lives.

During the charity's parliamentary event marking Tinnitus Awareness Week (4-10 February 2013), Mr Stunell listened to a series of simulations recreating the unpleasant ringing, whistling, humming or buzzing sounds which people with tinnitus can experience.

For information about Tinnitus Awareness Week, visit www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/taw