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In the media

For press enquiries about our work or to request an interview with a spokesperson about hearing technology, deafness and early intervention or auditory verbal therapy please contact PR Manager Jane Warriner: [email protected] or call 0203 9580 725.

Or for urgent out of office enquiries you can contact Chief Executive Anita Grover: [email protected]

Or call our London office +44(0)1869 325 000

Charity warns most deaf children are missing out on vital early support

The Herald April 2026

EURO CIU Newsletter

March 2026

“Twelve months on and still waiting”: deaf London sisters amplify call for Government action on life changing programme ahead of World Hearing Day

London Post, March 2026

“I’m still waiting”: deaf Eastbourne teenager renews call for Government action on life transforming programme

Sussex World, March 2026

EURO CIU Newsletter

December 2025

Surrey deaf teenager challenging perceptions of what is possible wins national award

Surrey World, December 2025

Northern Ireland’s first Auditory Verbal Therapist and champion of deaf children wins national award

Belfast Newsletter, December 2025

Rian and Mum Shami talk about a short film featuring his hearing journey and being supported to listen, speak and thrive with Auditory Verbal UK

ITV London, December 2025

Eastbourne deaf teenager challenging perceptions of what is possible honoured in national award

Sussex World, November 2025

Athletes compete at Deaflympics in Tokyo

BBC Breakfast, November 2025

Deaf London opera singer celebrating deaf success at landmark Westminster event

London Post, November 2025

Tennis champ meets Strictly and Love Island star Tasha Ghouri

Stroud News and Journal, November 2025

Monumental day’ as deaf community’s achievements highlighted in Parliament

Liam O'Dell. November 2025

Game, Set and Match: Deaf Teenager Achieving His Tennis Dreams

Volta Voices, October 2025

EURO CIU Newsletter

September 2025

Unlocking Literacy Skills for Deaf Children

SEN Magazine, August 2025

A Letter to My Go-Getters

Chat Magazine, July 2025

Charity calls for investment in future of deaf children with Spending Review commitment to fund life transforming programme

Essex Magazine, June 2025

I am proud of my bionic ears

BBC East, May 2025

Durham University student challenges misconceptions of deafness

The Northern Echo, May 2025

New research exposes lack of awareness in Wales of what deaf children can achieve

Cardiff Herald, May 2025

Belfast teen Katie proves possibilities are endless for deaf children

Belfast News Letter, May 2025

New research exposes lack of awareness in the South-East of what deaf children can achieve as deaf Eastbourne teenager calls for greater understanding

Sussex World, May 2025

New research exposes lack of awareness in Yorkshire of what deaf children can achieve as deaf teenager calls for greater understanding

Harrogate Advertiser, May 2025

AVUK's Liz Hamilton completes first-ever London Marathon

Bradford Telegraph and Argus, May 2025

I made my cochlear implant a fashion accessory

BBC Leicestershire, April 2025

UK Student Wins Competition to Design Hearing Tech Jewelry

The Hearing Review, April 2025

Deaf university student wins international competition to design unique hearing tech jewellery

AT Today, April 2025

Deaf student’s hearing technology jewellery wins international competition

Professional Jeweller, April 2025

Deaf Loughborough student wins international competition to design hearing technology jewellery

Loughborough University News, April 2025

Frances Clark: World Hearing Day – Changing the Mindsets of what’s possible for deaf children

Nursery World, March 2025

Invest in our futures’ – Hear Us Now this World Hearing Day

Your World, February 2025

Urgent Calls in Parliament: Workforce Investment needed to stop postcode lottery support of deaf children

National Health Executive Magazine, February 2025

Why government needs to act now to improve opportunities for deaf children

CYP Now, January 2025

Eastbourne deaf teenager at Parliamentary debate calling for investment in Auditory Verbal therapy

BBC South East January 2024

Deaf Eastbourne teenager in Parliament for debate calling for Government investment to support deaf children like him

Sussex World January 2025

An MP has told Parliament no trained Auditory Verbal therapists are available in the North East

ITVX January 2025

‘He’s chatting all the time and learning violin’: Deaf Ballymena boy’s success story sparks call for therapy investment

Belfast Telegraph January 2025

Markerstudy wins award after raising £55,000 for deaf children

Insurance Times December 2024

Markerstudy is Working Closely With AVUK Charity

Insurance Edge December 2024

St Neots auditory verbal therapy campaigner commended

Hunts Post December 2024

London champions of deaf children win national award for going above and beyond to challenge perceptions of what deaf children can achieve

London Post December 2024

Former Farnham post lady in marathon effort to help deaf baby daughter

Farnham Herald December 2024

Deaf East Sussex teaching assistant highly commended in national award for going above and beyond to support deaf children achieve their potential

Sussex World December 2024

Sponsored walk to help bring joy of sound to baby girl Tiggy

Alton Herald November 2024

Families lobby Education Secretary to review support for deaf children

CYP Now, October 2024

Invest in early specialist therapy for all deaf children, teenager, Hope, tells the Government

Special Needs Jungle, October 2024

Deaf teenager calls for Government support

ITV Meridian, October 2024

Deaf sisters call for more support from the Government

ITV West Country, October 2024

Deaf teenager meets MPs in Westminster

BBC South East, October 2024

Deaf sisters meet MPs in Westminster

BBC Points West, October 2024

Sisters take language therapy fight to MPs

BBC Online, October 2024

Deaf young people meet MPs in UK Parliament to call for better support to help them achieve their potential

London Post, October 2024

Families call for investment in early support for deaf children

Belfast Telegraph, October 2024

Belfast mum in funding plea to help deaf children defy expectations: ‘This has to change’

Belfast Telegraph, September 2024

Saffie's Smile Awards - Runner Up Louis Moss

The Sun, September 2024

EURO CIU September Newsletter

September 2024

Champions of deaf children sought for second annual award to emulate London teenager and specialist hospital team

London Post, August 2024

Deaf young people meet Members of the Senedd calling for life-transforming therapy

The Herald, Wales July 2024

Deaf young people call for investment for 'life-transforming' therapy

Greatest Hits Radio July 2024

Deaf boy, 10, wants to help others after auditory-verbal therapy helped him communicate

ITV News Online, July 2024

Deaf young people call on Welsh Government to invest in life-transforming therapy

ITV Wales News at Six July 2024

Sisters want Auditory Verbal therapy available on NHS

BBC News Online May 2024

Deaf Awareness Week: new research reveals South East adults lack of awareness of what deaf children can achieve

Sussex World - May 2024

Deaf student midwife from Stamford challenges perceptions in Deaf Awareness Week

Stamford Mercury - May 2024

Deaf sisters back call for NHS to fund auditory verbal therapy

Wiltshire Times - May 2024

Auditory Verbal Therapy: Call for funding deaf support in Wales

BBC Wales March 2024

Deaf Stirling University student takes chance to canvas First Minister on "life-changing" therapy

Daily Record March 2024

Literacy Skills for deaf children

SEN Magazine - March 2024

Mum of deaf toddler calls for investment in life transforming therapy supporting their daughter to listen and speak and thrive. (from 18 mins)

BBC Radio Shetland - March 2024

Deaf Stirling student calls for investment in life transforming therapy which supported him to learn to listen and speak (contact us for a copy of the piece)

STV Evening News - March 2024

Mum calls for more investment in therapy for the deaf

Shetland Times March 2024

Family of young deaf girl backs calls for investment in Auditory Verbal therapy

Shetland News March 2024

EURO CIU Newsletter

Euro CIU March 2024

Deaf teenagers meet Scotland's First Minister and MSPs in Scottish Parliament calling for investment in life transforming therapy (contact us for copy of piece)

BBC Scotland - The Nine

Sally-Ann Hart: ‘How the budget could help transform opportunities for deaf children’

politics.co.uk March 2024

Auditory Verbal therapy: supporting deaf children to thrive at school and beyond

Children's Commissioner February 2024

Children's commissioner meets deaf children to learn about therapy outcomes

CYP Now - February 2024

Deaf Eastbourne boy calls on Chancellor to invest in life transforming therapy

Sussex World - February 2024

EURO CIU - News

Euro CIU January 2024

Liz Hamilton discusses AV therapy, a technique for stimulating the listening part of the brain, the auditory cortex.

SEN Magazine January 2024

Teenager and hospital team win charity’s awards championing deaf children

CYP Now December 2023

The government needs to act now to support deaf children — and deliver lasting change

politics.co.uk December 2023

Sally-Ann Hart: Increasing access to Auditory Verbal therapy is crucial in improving outcomes for deaf children

Conservative Home - December 2023

BBC South East - Government debate improving access to Auditory Verbal therapy

BBC South East - December 2023

Winners announced in new awards in memory of inspirational mother who advocated for deaf children

London Post - November 2023

The urgent need for early and effective support for deaf children – my appeal as a deaf parent with two deaf daughters

Special Needs Jungle - November 2023

CYP Now Awards 2023: Winners revealed at glittering ceremony

November 2023

Oxfordshire charity urges more funding for deaf children

Bicester Advertiser November 2023

Oxfordshire charity urges more funding for deaf children

Oxford Mail November 2023

Deaf children call on MPs to increase access to specialist services

CYP Now October 2023

Auditory Verbal therapy: Call to expand child hearing loss treatment

BBC Cambridgeshire News October 2023

Cambridge deaf boy calls on MPs to support more deaf children to achieve their potential

BBC Look East News October 2023

Deaf Cambridge boy meets MPs calling for more support

BBC Radio Cambridgeshire October 2023 (from 2 hours 27 minutes)

Deaf London student meets MPs to call for better support to help them achieve their potential

London Post October 2023

CYP Now Early Help Conference 2023: Key debates and sector reaction

CYP Now October 2023

Disadvantaged pupils ‘worst affected’ by post-pandemic GCSE mark down

CYP Now August 2023

Doctors said I’d never be able to talk – after this surgery, no one can stop me

Metro August 2023

Building a Community of Families and Children to share their Auditory Verbal therapy journey

CICS Magazine July 2023

Signs For Change: Why early and effective support is key for deaf children

CYP Now July 2023

Rose Ayling-Ellis Signs For Change

BBC June 2023

Euro CIU June Newsletter

Euro CIU June 2023

Deaf 12-year-old meets international activist Malala Yousafzai and calls for global support for all deaf children

London Post May 2023

Ava Pearson UK Ambassador for Cochlear Foundation's Acheive Anything Summit talks about improving access for hearing healthcare

London Live May 2023

Adeela Warley: Where would charities be without the commitment of our volunteers?

Third Sector May 2023

One in 10 people in the UK would avoid communicating with a deaf person, survey suggests

Sky News May 2023

Calls for better awareness of how to communicate with people who are deaf

The Independent May 2023

One in 10 deaf people would avoid communicating with a deaf person, survey suggests

Yahoo News May 2023

Calls for better awareness of how to communicate with people who are deaf

Cumberland Express and Star May 2023

Calls for better awareness of how to communicate with people who are deaf

Shropshire Star May 2023

Where would charities be without the commitment of our volunteers

Third Sector May 2023

Boy, 9, urges Rishi Sunak to boost NHS funds for hard-of-hearing therapy

Sunday Mirror April 2023

Callum and his Mum Ingrid are backing Auditory Verbal UK's campaign

KMTV April 2023

Heart FM Kent - Callum and Ingrid Herholdt 

April 2023

Hertfordshire deaf boy delivers letter to No.10

Living Magazine April 2023

Nine-year-old asks PM for more support for deaf children

In Your Area April 2023

Nine-year-old deaf boy from Meopham learns how to speak thanks to Auditory Verbal UK programme

Kent Online April 2023

March Euro CIU Newsletter

Euro CIU March 2023

Dad runs half marathon to help deaf babies like his son

Wiltshire Gazette and Herald March 2023

Laying the stepping stones to literacy skills

BATOD March 2023

Deaf Hertfordshire nine-year-old launches charity petition to get Government to support life-changing programme

Living Mags March 2023

Deaf boy from Aldbury launches appeal calling on Government to support life-changing programme

Hemel Today March 2023

Eastbourne boy, 11, meets MPs in Parliament to call for more support for all deaf children

Sussex World February 2023

Meet the profoundly deaf boy who is celebrating being able to speak and hear

Yahoo News February 2023

Profoundly deaf boy from Eastbourne celebrates Cochlear Implant Day

The Argus February 2023

Profoundly deaf 11 year old takes part in children's charity radio appeal

In Your Area January 2023

A letter to my dancing queen

Chat January 2023

Father of deaf children calls for increased access to specialist therapy programme

CYP Now December 2022

Victoria Prentis visits Auditory Verbal UK's Bicester centre

Oxford Mail December 2022

EURO CIU News

Euro CIU Newsletter December 2022

CEO Diary: Anita Grover

Charity Times December 2022

How I Got Here: Rebecca de Vyea specialist speech therapist

CYP Now November 2022

Lancaster Insurance Services forms partnership with charity

Insurance Business Magazine November 2022

Hear Us Now: creating a sound future for deaf children

The House November 2022

Fundraising partnership news

UK Fundraising November 2022

Aunt and Uncle inspired by deaf nephew take on Norwich 10K

Deaf and Heard of Hearing (deafandhoh.com) November 2022

Aldbury boy meets MPs in Parliament calling for more support for all deaf children

Hemel Today October 2022

Westminster column - MP for South East Cornwall Sheryll Murray

Cornish Times October 2022

Aunt and Uncle inspired by deaf nephew take on Norwich 10K

In Your Area October 2022

Eight-year-old meets MPs in Parliament to call for more support for deaf children

In Your Area October 2022

Eastbourne deaf boy goes silent for Loud Shirt Day

Sussex World October 2022

Deaf boy, eight, lobbies MPs to increase access to specialist therapy programme

CYP Now October 2022

Eight year old deaf boy meets MPs backing charity campaign calling for more support for all deaf children

London Post October 2022

Eight-year-old takes his case to Parliament calling for more support for deaf children like him

ITV London October 2022

Deaf teen on her way to dream job

Kent Messenger September 2022

Being deaf has never stopped Molly

Huddersfield Examiner August 2022

Being deaf has never stopped Molly

Leeds Live and Yorkshire Live August 2022

5 senior appointments and other sector movers

UK Fundraising August 2022

Who's moving?

Civil Society August 2022 

Where are they now? James Frith

The House July 2022

Hampshire primary school teacher recognised at the House of Commons

Hampshire Chronicle July 2022

Lindsey McMurray of Pollen Street Capital

Sunday Times July 2022

Hampshire primary school teacher recognised at House of Commons

Basingstoke Gazette July 2022

Teacher wins national award after nomination by deaf Alton girl

Alton Herald June 2022

Deaf teenagers inspire MPs at the House of Commons

Times Series June 2022

Meet Meopham's award winning child author

KMTV June 2022

Deaf Amersham girl wins writing award at House of Commons

Bucks Free Press June 2022

Alana Burton featured on BBC Points West lunchtime programme (2 minutes 50 seconds in) and evening programme (15 minutes in)

BBC Points West June 2022

Alana Burton and Mum Amanda join Noel Kenely before the Power of Speech event BBC Radio Gloucestershire (36minutes in)

BBC Radio Gloucestershire June 2022

SEND review "misses opportunity" to increase support for deaf children MP warns

CYP Now June 2022

Deaf girl Alana shares hearing journey at Commons event

BBC Gloucestershire June 2022

Deaf children to display literacy skills at Westminster event

CYP Now June 2022

The secret power of questions

SEN Magazine May 2022

Who’s Moving: ShelterBox, Cure Leukaemia and Auditory Verbal

Civil Society News May 2022

Movers

UK Fundraising April 2022

Hearing and Vision Health Awareness Campaign

March 2022

Working with deaf children key resources and training for professionals

CYP Now March 2022

Brightside partners with AVUK charity

Insurance Edge March 2022

World Hearing Day was a reminder that deaf children deserve better

The Times Red Box March 2022

World Hearing Day: Deaf children lobby Government for early intervention support

CYP Now March 2022

Deaf children urge Government to #HearUsNow

London Post March 2022

Bromley Mum to run marathon for charity which is supporting her deaf 10-year-old son

South London Press - London News Online February 2022

Leeds speech and language therapist's quest to help more deaf children through "life-changing" Auditory Verbal therapy

Yorkshire Evening Post February 2022

Bradford Royal Infirmary therapist Sophie Williams to raise money for Auditory Verbal UK

Bradford Telegraph and Argus February 2022

Now you're talking - My girl's determination leaves me speechless

Chat Magazine January 2022

Inspiring Hertfordshire boy,8, proving that being deaf won't hold you back in life

Hertfordshire Mercury January 2022

All About Auditory Verbal Therapy

SEN Magazine January 2022

Aldbury fundraising family help charity supporting deaf babies and children

In Your Area January 2022

Our kids are all SUPERHEROES

Take a Break January 2022

Parents of a deaf child reveal "incredible" therapy that saved their daughter

Daily Express December 2021

Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis 'groundbreaking' success inspiring therapy for children

Daily Express December 2021

Deaf four-year-old leads school charity fundraiser

In Your Area Camberley December 2021

Movers and Shakers

Children and Young People Now December 2021

Auditory Verbal UK help deaf babies and children achieve their potential

Charitable Radio November 2021 (at 27.44)

MPs highlight impact of Covid-19 on deaf children’s mental health

Children & Young People Now November 2021

Who's moving

Civil Society October 2021

Loud Shirt Day raises £700 for deaf charity

Eastbourne Herald October 2021

New trustees join unique charity supporting deaf children

Charity Today October 2021

New trustees join unique charity supporting deaf children to learn to listen and talk

Essex Magazine October 2021

The louder the better for charity

Alton Herald October 2021

Gina talks about daughter Lola's hearing journey and supporting LOUD Shirt Day

BBC Radio Sheffield October 2021 (at 3.14pm)

Deaf sisters Sade and Topaz Oram on why they are supporting LOUD Shirt Day

BBC Radio Wiltshire October 2021 (at 8.19am)

Bi-lingual deaf Sheffield four-year-old launches charity drive

Sheffield Star October 2021

Deaf boy from Eastbourne launches nationwide event

Eastbourne Herald October 2021

Tiny but tough - My little girl fought to have her voice heard

Chat Magazine October 2021

Fabulous fundraising family launch flagship event support deaf babies and children

Charity Today September 2021

One in a Million

Pick Me Up September 2021

Deaf Tottenham four-year-old challenging perceptions

London Post September 2021

Hearing-impaired sisters from Warminster talk about Strictly Come Dancing

BBC Radio Wiltshire September 2021

Heart-warming moment Essex boy born deaf heard his first ever sound

Essex Live June 2021

New trustees sought for charity supporting deaf babies and children

Charity Today May 2021

Mum takes on iconic London race to thank charity which helped her deaf daughter learn to listen and speak

London Post May 2021

One third of adults believe a deaf child can learn to listen and speak

Essex Magazine March 2021

World Hearing Day - Government urged to fund specialist therapy for deaf children

CYP Now March 2021

World Hearing Day deaf children should have the same opportunities in life as their hearing peers

BBC Breakfast March 2021

Cambridgeshire family support others experiencing deafness

ITV Anglia March 2021

Ely Mum talks to Chris Mann about her daughter Onna who wears cochlear implants she calls "magic ears"

BBC Sounds February 2021

Ely mum praises "life-changing" support deaf daughter received and wants no deaf child to be left behind

Cambridgeshire Live "In You Area" February 2021

How social distancing is shaping service delivery

Charity Digital January 2021

Barratt Homes give away £1,000 a month

Halesowen News January 2021

Developer Donates Money to Auditory Verbal UK in Bicester

Oxford Mail December 2020

Supporting Our Members in Times of Need

BRDC Motor Sport Charity News November 2020

Charity Survival Fund helps deaf children learn to listen and speak

Charity Today November 2020

West Hampstead family inspired by deaf six-year-old boy launch week of charity challenges

London Post October 2020

Deaf teenager to raise money for Auditory Verbal UK

Bucks Free Press October 2020

Deafness is no barrier to achieving my dreams

BBC Radio Lincolnshire October 2020

Deaf sisters launch loud event for AVUK charity

Wiltshire Gazette & Herald September 2020

Deaf North West London boy helps launch nationwide event to thank charity which helped him learn to listen and speak

London Post September 2020

Deaf teenager from Stamford launches national Loud Shirt Day fundraising campaign for Auditory Verbal UK

Rutland and Stamford Mercury September 2020

Raymond Antrobus Praises Deaf Schoolboy's Poetry

Children&Young People Now August 2020

Wandsworth Dad takes on cycling challenge to help the charity which has supported his deaf four-year-old

London Post July 2020

Six-year-old from Golders Green cycles 40 miles and raises £5,000 for deafness charity which helped her to hear

Ham&High July 2020

How one charity's response to Covid-19 is allowing them to reach more people than ever

Charity Digital June 2020

Deaf Awareness Week: Deaf student from Meopham to speak at House of Commons after scooping top literary prize

Kent Online May 2020

New Chair of Trustees with a vision to invest in the future of deaf children

Charity Today April 2020

The challenges of taking up a new role in lock down

Charity Today April 2020

Boy, five, born almost deaf can hear after public funds £80k treatment

Evening Standard March 2020

FD in Five Minutes - Paul Butler Director of Finance and Operations

Third Sector February 2020

Sidcup family raise £7,000 for charity which helped deaf son listen and speak

News Shopper February 2020

Eastbourne youngster sings on Christmas charity single with 'Promise Me' star Beverley Craven

Eastbourne Herald December 2019

Watch the moment a baby's hearing aids are turned on

Sky News December 2019

Fundraiser of the Week: Emma Johnson of Auditory Verbal UK

Third Sector September 2019

Couple's funding hopes to help a deaf child hear

News Shopper September 2019

How therapy helps deaf children get a better start 

Children and Young People Now September 2019

Blackfen family fundraising for deaf charity which helped their five-year-old son

News Shopper August 2019

Thousands of students across the South East receive their A-level results

ITV News August 2019

Deafness didn't hold up Jessica

Daily Mail August 2019

Supporting City Giving Day

City AM August 2019

Winner of Henley Business School and Third Sector scholarship revealed

Third Sector July 2019

Emily's end-to-end motorbike challenge to inspire deaf children

John O'Groats Journal July 2019

Toy Story 4 creators praised for inclusivity after featuring boy with cochlear implant

Evening Standard June 2019

Skills therapy to give deaf children an equal start in school after surge in demand

FE News June 2019

CEO Anita Grover on how wearing a Loud shirt can help AVUK

BBC Radio Oxford May 2019

Couple’s charity trek in aid of deaf niece

Kirkintilloch Herald May 2019

West London mum describes emotional moment deaf son spoke for the first time

My London May 2019

Past, Present and Future: A personal account by Auditory Verbal Therapist Estelle Gerrett

BATOD Magazine May 2019

How inspirational deaf boy, 15, with cerebral palsy overcame the odds and is nominated for a national award

Channel 5 News May 2019

Loughton teen Kurran Doal shortlisted for Asian Voice most inspiring young person award

Epping Forest Guardian May 2019

East London father tells how 'miracle' deaf son with cerebral palsy defied the odds to walk and talk

Evening Standard May 2019

Benji's 'magic ears': Carshalton boy, 4, backs Loud Shirt Day

Sutton Guardian May 2019

Ear's to the memories - London Marathon 2019

Evening Standard April 2019

National accolade for inspirational Stamford teenager

Peterborough Telegraph March 2019

Stamford teenager Beatrice Cadman highly commended at Shine a Light Awards

Stamford and Rutland Mercury March 2019

Deaf boy from Hayes promotes Auditory Verbal UK's Loud Shirt Day

News Shopper March 2019

Bilingual twins celebrate seventh anniversary of surgery on International Cochlear Implant Day

European Association of Cochlear Implant Users March 2019

Twins born deaf can now speak and are bilingual

5 News March 2019

Deaf twins fluent in two languages after implants

The Times March 2019

Hundreds more deaf people eligible for ‘life-changing’ implants on NHS

ITV News March 2019

'Specialists helped me reach full potential'

Evening Standard March 2019

Twins born deaf are now fluent in two languages thanks to implants

Daily Mail March 2019

Seven-year-old twins born totally deaf are now able to speak ITALIAN fluently after they both received a cochlear implant

Mail Online March 2019

How I coped with... deafness

Sunday Mirror March 2019

Ask the expert: Auditory Verbal Therapist

NDCS Families Magazine February 2019

Deaf gymnast makes British Tumbling squad

BBC News January 2019

'Will my baby ever hear?'

Take a Break January 2019

AVUK Foundation course: Professionals share experience of taking the Foundation course in Auditory Verbal practice 

BATOD Magazine January 2019

Deaf girl wins place on British gymnastic squad aged just 10

News Shopper January 2019

The boy who is hearing Christmas for the first time

BBC News December 2018

UK cochlear implant users star in TV film

European Association of Cochlear Implant Users December 2018

New books to think about for children with hearing loss

Hearing Health Matters November 2018

Inspiring deaf Stamford teenager Beatrice Cadman overjoyed by top award

Stamford and Rutland Mercury November 2018

Meet the deaf Bath twins who can now speak two languages

Somerset Live November 2018

Camden schoolgirl wins charity gong for deaf awareness campaigning

Ham & High November 2018

One family's journey to teach their deaf daughter to speak and listen

The London Economic November 2018

Bicester charity Auditory Verbal UK gets Sara Cox TV appeal

Oxford Mail October 2018

Local girl heads appeal for Auditory Verbal UK 

On The Hill Magazine October 2018

Primrose Hill girl, 8, has starring role in TV appeal

Camden New Journal October 2018

Auditory Verbal UK charity appeal highlights help for deaf children

This Is Local London October 2018

The incredible stories of three deaf children who have defied the odds to learn to speak

Evening Standard October 2018

Auditory Verbal UK charity appeal highlights help for deaf children

News Shopper October 2018

Bermondsey charity to be featured on national television with Sara Cox

Southwark News October 2018

Inspirational deaf boy to feature in TV show

Epping Forest Guardian October 2018

Deaf Surbiton siblings give speeches at House of Commons

Surrey Comet June 2018

Power of Speech - Auditory Verbal UK

Independent Living June 2018

Deaf Stonehouse boy speaks up at House of Commons

Stroud News June 2018

Camden schoolgirl stars in fundraising video for child deafness charity

Ham & High June 2018

Deaf teenager Beatrice finds her voice at Commons event

Rutland and Stamford Mercury June 2018

Welwyn Garden City boy joins Loud Shirt Day for deaf children

Welwyn Hatfield Times May 2018

Ethan (6) voices support for charity that taught him to speak

Ulster Star May 2018

Ethan (6) voices support for charity that taught him to speak

News Letter May 2018

Why a deaf and partially blind schoolboy who plays four musical instruments is heading to the House of Commons

Gloucestershire Live May 2018

Deaf Northern Ireland boy seeks support for charity that helped him speak

Belfast Telegraph May 2018

Call-out for the loudest shirts to support deaf children's Charity Auditory Verbal UK

Oxford Mail May 2018

Eastbourne deaf boy at centre of campaign

Eastbourne Herald May 2018

The Silent Child has shone a light on the issues around deaf children

Camden New Journal March 2018

I'm glad The Silent Child is changing the narrative around deaf children – but it's important to remember that sign language is not the only option

The Independent March 2018

West Hampstead teenager to trek to Everest for deaf charity

Ham&High March 2018

Our official statement on The Silent Child short film

Facebook January 2018

Using stories to promote listening and language 

BATOD magazine January 2018

Time is running out to support Northern Ireland projects

Belfast Telegraph July 2017

Deaf charity in line for £5k reward

Oxford Mail July 2017

Three Northern Ireland projects competing for National Lottery Awards

Belfast Live July 2017

Kids go bold for deaf awareness

Mix96 June 2017

Auditory Verbal UK calls on people to don extravagant clothes to help deaf children

Bicester Advertiser June 2017

Meet the deaf teenager whose life has been transformed by cochlear implants

Nottingham Post February 2017

Profoundly deaf Nottingham child's life transformed by cochlear implants

West Bridgeford Wire February 2017

Cochlear Implants allow Golders Green two-year-old and mother to hear

Barnet Times February 2017

Aberdeen Asset Management awards £240,000 to local charities and selects new emerging market partner

UK Fundraising January 2017

Deaf children's Christmas carol concert held to support Auditory Verbal UK charity

Southwark News December 2016

ACEVO Fellowships awarded to charity Chief Executives

UK Fundraising December 2016

Inspiring deaf children speak out at the House of Commons 

BATOD magazine September 2016

AVUK and Theory of Mind

BATOD magazine September 2016

Creating a sound future for deaf children

Bulletin, the offical magazine of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists August 2016

Creating a sound future for deaf children

Darling Magazine Septmeber 2016

Big Talks and Baby Talk

The Hearing Times July 2016

£10,000 research trip offered to one charity CEO

UK Fundraising July 2016

Opening worlds: The benefits of international collaboration

National Council of Voluntary organisations July 2016

Recognising and rewarding social innovation

Third sector July 2016

Stamford schoolgirl to join celebrities at hearing exhibition

The Hearing Times July 2016

Martha and Mere School raising money and awareness for Auditory Verbal UK

Blackmore Vale Magazine June 2016

Schools and businesses dress loud for deaf children

Enfield Independent June 2016

Profoundly deaf Welwyn Garden City schoolboy makes speech at House of Commons

Welwyn Hatfield Times June 2016

Deaf girl, 5, impresses MPs and VIPs as she makes her debut in the House of Commons

Ham & High June 2016

Inspiring deaf Histon schoolboy speaks out in House of Commons

Cambridge News June 2016

Stamford schoolgirl's speech helps challenge perceptions of deaf children

Rutland and Stamford Mercury June 2016

Nine-year-old Charlie Denton from Stonehouse who has hearing loss wins competition at Houses of Parliament

Stroud News and Journal June 2016

Deaf sisters lead event at House of Commons

Wiltshire Times June 2016

Deaf schoolgirl makes noises in Westminster

North London Newspapers June 2016

Inspirational nine-year-old Charlie Denton, from Stonehouse will tell MPs at Westminster that the sky’s the limit for deaf children

Stroud News and Journal June 2016

MP hosts “Power of Speech” for deaf children in Parliament

Gloucester News Centre June 2016

Bobby, five, urges people to wear loud shirts to help deaf children

Barnet & Whetstone May 2016

Auditory Verbal UK holds first national fundraising & awareness day

UK Fundraising May 2016

Join us for Loud Shirt Day

Cochlear Family News May 2016

London Marathon 2016 live results and best pictures as thousands of runners hit the streets of the capital

The Mirror April 2016

London Marathon 2016: Natalie Dormer joins celebrities running the famous course, in pictures

The Telegraph April 2016

London Marathon 2016: In Pictures

BBC News April 2016

Sisters' Lives Transformed by Cochlear Implants and Specialist Auditory Verbal Therapy Programme

The Town Crier Magazine April 2016

From Being Diagnosed as Deaf to Singing Along to Adele, the Amazing Story of How Hope got her Hearing Back

Camden New Journal March 2016

Cochlear Implants - 'We Wanted Bobby to Hear Our Voices'

Mumsnet: Guest Post February 2016

Deaf Child's Life Transformed by Implants to Help Him Hear

The Eastbourne Herald February 2016

Transformation for Deaf Child After Implants

The Eastbourne Herald February 2016

Deaf Children's Lives Transformed by Cochlear Implants and Auditory Programme

Blackmore Vale Magazine February 2016

Listen and Talk as One, an Initiative by Auditory Verbal UK, Chear, and Phonak

Phonetic Winter 2015/16

Nine-year-old girl who was born profoundly deaf is now the star of CBBC's Rocket's Island - after life-changing implants made her 'no different to her hearing peers'

Daily Mail December 2015

Neil Carmicheal, Stroud MP: Dropping in to Deaf Charity is Affirming

Stroud News & Journal October 2015

David Baddiel Presents Deaf West Hampstead Teen with National Award

The Hamstead and Highgate Express October 2015

Clincian Beats Competition to Win Memorial Fellowship

Buckingham Today September 2015

Award Nomination for Boss of Charity for Deaf Children

Bucks Free Press September 2015

Thrilled by Award Nomination for Work Supporting Deaf Children

Bucks Examiner September 2015

New Deafness Therapy that Changed Katie's Life

Belfast Telegraph July 2014

How Auditory Verbal Therapy is Helping Deaf Children Communicate

The Guardian July 2014

Charity Awards 2014

Civil Society News July 2014

AVUK Teachers - Page 1, 2

BATOD Magazine May 2014

Have Your Say featuring trustee Claire Campbell

BBC World Service March 2014

I Know that Some Deaf People are Against Cochlear Implants but I am Not One of Them

Janine Roebuck for The Independent March 2014

Bionic Ears: Let's Hear it for Cochlear Implants...

The Guardian March 2014

Auditory Verbal Therapy & Audiological Management

BAA: Hear Here February 2014

Listen and Talk as One

BATOD Magazine March 2014

Come on Feel the Noise - with the Latest in Bionic Ears

The Observer March 2014

New Partnership to Benefit Children, Listen and Talk as One

Audio Infos February 2014

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Updated: 14th April, 2026

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