NHS Scotland Cochlear Implant Programme

26/05/2026

Are you a hearing parent of a Deaf child?

Wendy Winter is a first year Trainee Clinical Psychologist on the Doctorate programme at the University of Glasgow. For her Major Research Project, she is exploring early relationships between hearing parents and their deaf or hard of hearing infants and toddlers. She would really value gaining parents viewpoints about what they feel would be most important or helpful to explore. Here is a link to some questions for you to answer to provide some honest insights into this area.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KVxybjp2UE-B8i4lTwEzyJdIglzVvc1Anl5kEU0pmbFUMjBBQjYyUUFRRDFXUlFFMUtKRFpVSkVHRS4u

08/05/2026

As part of Deaf Awareness week, we want to shine a spotlight on YSCIN - the Young Scottish Cochlear Implant Network. YSCIN provides connection, advocacy, education, and support. It brings young cochlear implant users together, gives them a voice, and creates opportunities to influence real change.
Several members of YSCIN recently had the opportunity to present at the BCIG conference held in Glasgow. They used this platform to speak about how important it is to have transition events, what these events mean to them, the aims of the YSCIN group, messages for professionals working in the CI field and what is next for YSCIN. Congratulations to you all, it was an inspiring presentation. .nardini

07/05/2026

Exciting developments in cochlear implant research 👂🌟
This Deaf awareness week, we are delighted to announce that the Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme will be taking part in the upcoming LUCIA trial exploring bilateral cochlear implants in adults.
Proud to be contributing to research that could help shape the future of adult hearing care.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg7pzd34gkpo

07/05/2026

Exciting developments ahead in cochlear implant research 👂🌟
This Deaf awareness week we are delighted to say that will be taking part in the upcoming LUCIA trial exploring bilateral cochlear implants in adults. We are proud to be contributing to research that could shape the future of adult hearing care. More information will follow during the summer. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg7pzd34gkpo https://www.linkedin.co

The study will explore the benefits of double implants for adults, says NHS hospital.

06/05/2026

As part of Deaf Awareness Week 2026, we’re pleased to share a video about the Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme, recently presented to the NHS Ayrshire and Arran Board.
Hear directly from cochlear implant users across Scotland as they share their personal experiences and the life changing impact of their implants.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9IhhNu9NJQ

👉 To learn more about cochlear implants and see more patient stories, visit our website: https://scottishcochlearimplants.org.uk/

This video describes the work that the Scottish Cochlear Implant team do, and the impact it has on patient lives.

16/04/2026

The Scottish Cochlear Implant programme is hosting the British Cochlear Implant Conference this year on the 21st and 22nd April. This means that there will be a limited spares and repairs service runnin g over this time. Thank you for your patience.

02/04/2026

30/03/2026

One of our patients, Abu, is currently studying an HND in Sports Coaching at college. As a CI user themselves they are interested to look at how CIs have impacted people in sport. They are looking for volunteers to help them with their project. This is suitable for any CI user who has taken part in any sporting activity of any ability at any level. Here is a link to the survey.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=EMGUrW-NDEOXY1AebYcbpTstGAz3AiJNlcOwNwwd0EZUQzNEOVpRRzJKMTAwUjJRVzA2WTZZNE9CUC4u

12/03/2026

Brooks had his cochlear implants activated last week allowing him to hear his parents for the first time.

25/02/2026

Happy International Cochlear Implant Day 2026!

🎉🌐 We are thrilled to launch the NEW Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme Website!

Today, on International Cochlear Implant Day, we celebrate connection, communication, and the incredible impact cochlear implants make — and we are proud to unveil a brand new resource for patients, families, and professionals across Scotland.

Our new website includes:
✔️ Clear information for every stage of the cochlear implant journey
✔️ Support and rehabilitation resources
✔️ Guidance for professionals
✔️ Real stories and Scottish specific information
✔️ An accessible, user friendly design
👉 Visit now: https://scottishcochlearimplants.org.uk/

Thank you to everyone – staff, patients and professionals from across the Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme who contributed to this project.
Please share widely to help this resource reach everyone who needs it.