NHS Scotland Cochlear Implant Programme

26/11/2025

We would like to say a huge congratulations to Aimee who is the parent to one of our CI users, Olly. Aimee took part in the NDCS walking challenge last month. She walked 106 miles throughout October and raised an amazing £1420!

Well Done!

25/11/2025

From 1 minute past midnight on 1st December 2025, Deaf and Deafblind BSL users can access the service by:

Downloading the new Contact Scotland BSL app (available in Apple and Android app stores from 1st December);
Visiting contactscotland-bsl.org

17/11/2025

🌟Get a reply in BSL with Letters to Santa via Royal Mail🎅🌟

BSL replies can be arranged by emailing: santamail@royalmail.com

This is organised by Royal Mail and is not affiliated with Simply Signed.
For any questions, please contact Royal Mail directly.

17/11/2025

Exciting opportunity to hear from Tasha Ghouri herself.

Register for the event by clicking on the link.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TashaWebinarEmbraceInspireAdvocacy

17/11/2025

Go Christina!!!

Starting XI for today's GB Women Match against Japan

Our GB Deaf Women's Football team are ready for their Match Day 2 at the 2025 Deaflympics, which takes place at the J Village Stadium.

Let's go GB! Watch the action live here - https://bit.ly/3LOSKaJ

15/11/2025

15/11/2025

15/11/2025

Full-time in Japan🇬🇧⚽️

Great Britain Deaf Women’s Football open their 2025 Deaflympics campaign with a 1–0 win over Australia.

Macie White calmly slotted home from the penalty spot to secure the victory.

A strong start - onwards to the next match! 💪🔥

14/11/2025

Tokyo 2025 Deaflmpics
The meaning of Deaflympics is "Deaf + Olympics".
The Deaflympics is an international "Olympics for Deaf people."

This is an international multi-sport event for deaf athletes held every four years, organised by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD).

The first Deaflympics were held in Paris, France in 1924.
The TOKYO 2025 DEAFLYMPICS will be the 100th anniversary commemorative Games and will be held for the first time in Japan.

The Games are characterized by visual information & communication access utilising starting light and flags as well as International Sign.

To participate in the Deaflympics, athletes need to meet the following criteria:
- Athletes must have a minimum hearing loss of at least 55 dB* in their better ear without any hearing aids, etc.
- Athletes must be registered with the National Deaf Sports Federation in each country, and who must meet the requirements for participation, including records and ranking.

Our patient Christina is taking part in the game representing GB in the Woman’s Football.

You can watch along on the official Deaflympics website or YouTube channel.

12/11/2025

Good Luck Christina!!

Christina is the only Scottish representative attending the Deaf Olympics in Tokyo this month.

Christina has always been a keen footballer but was getting fed up of her coaches not using Deaf awareness strategies in training sessions and she was ready to quit. Christina came along to our transitions day in June and met with the Scottish Deaf F.A. In just a few months she has gone from a local football club to GP Olympian!

Read her story below.

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5291118/glenrothes-strollers-ladies-christina-murray-team-gb-deaflympics-lewis-capaldi/

10/11/2025

We would like to say a huge congratulations to our patient Joy who recently had a starring role as Scar in the Scottish Operas production of the Lion King. Well done Joy :)

06/11/2025

It's back!!!!!

The Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme Children's Christmas Party!
Sunday 14th December
12pm - 2pm
Crosshouse Hospital Dining Room

This event is for children under 6 years old.

Come along to meet other families, play games and meet Santa.

If you would like to attend, please contact the department before the 5th December. Let us know the names and ages of children attending plus the number of accompanying adults. Spaces are limited and offered on a first come first served basis.

Email - cochlear.implant@aaaht.scot.nhs.uk
Call - 01563827323
Text - 07824598277