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Important update on Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK)

It is with deep regret that Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK) is scheduled to be placed into liquidation on Friday 8 May, with no operations or services expected to be provided by the Charity beyond this date. Please see full statement here.
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Henry's story

All I could think of was that he would never be able to share a joke - now Henry is travelling on a gap year about to start university.
Jake's story

'Jake was diagnosed with bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss which we found out was caused by a mutated gene called Connexin 26, it meant he easily met the criteria for cochlear implantation.'
Ernie's story

Ernie was diagnosed as deaf at 11 weeks old and is now studying film and TV at college.
Noli's story

'Now studying at Durham University. None of this would have happened if it wasn’t for AVUK!'
Our impact: creating a sound future for deaf children (2022-2023)
Orson meets MPs in Parliament to call for more support for all deaf children like him

Orson and his family met more than 20 cross-party MPs, including Deputy leader of the Labour Party Angela Rayner, in the Houses of Parliament and them about deaf children having the same opportunities that he has had.
João's story

Joao, or JP as he is known, moved with his family from Brazil to the UK when he was 7-months-old. His parents became increasingly concerned about his lack of speech and at 2-years-old he was diagnosed with hearing loss. JP received his cochlear implants aged three and embarked on the AVUK programme with sessions conducted in Portuguese and English.
Celebrating fantastic GCSE results with Molly

Wonderful GCSE results lead Molly one step closer to her dream to work abroad
Young Ambassador celebrates winning university place to study medicine

"I am so excited about starting my degree this year and being able to continue to grow and flourish, without letting my deafness hold me back. This has been made possible because of the truly inspirational work of Auditory Verbal UK."
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