Blog - Case studies

Marketing professional, Ed Rex, is profoundly deaf and was feeling stressed and isolated at work. He explains how a workplace assessment made a positive difference. It identified simple changes to break down barriers, and boost his wellbeing and performance. Struggling without support “Pardon? Can you send me an email to confirm please?” I put down the phone, inwardly cringing at the awkwardness of it all. Looking around the office, I could see my colleagues happily chatting on their phones, speaking to...

If you, or any of your colleagues, have hearing loss, you may not realise how easy it is to get support – and that funding is available. Marketing Manager Clare Bowdler has developed hearing loss over the last 20 years. A colleague noticed that Clare was finding it difficult to hear in meetings and suggested a workplace assessment. We caught up with Clare to find out how it has transformed her working life. What challenges did you face at work...