Events Past & Present
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World Health Organisation Membership
The Ear Trust becomes a representative member of the World health Organisation Hearing Forum. The aim is to learn and collaborate with people to improve the management of hearing conditions. It is well known that 60% of conditions are preventable. With a small investment in health care there will be huge benefits to society as a... read more
Smiling Crocodile Video
In April 2019 Chris Raine, David Strachan and others visited Blantyre again. During the visit members of the Smiling Crocodile Charity were there to make a video in Chichewa language. The charity is run by Dagmar Herrmannova and the team supports children with complex needs and hearing impaired living in poverty in Czech republic, Africa and Asia. The video has been translated into numerous languages. Below is the Malawain version: #BecauseIhearIlive in Chichewa laguage, recorded in... read moreLord Mayor and the Smiling Crocodile…
We were honoured to have The Lord mayor of Bradford, Councillor Doreen Lee and previous Lord Mayor Councillor Robin Owens as our official guests. Robin made the Ear Trust his charity of the year and it was with this help and associated publicity that was the backbone for the fundraising behind the successful completion and opening of the LFLC in 2009. The Lord mayor of Bradford, Councillor Doreen Lee and previous Lord Mayor Councillor Robin Owens We were honored to have The Lord mayor of Bradford, Councillor Doreen Lee and previous Lord Mayor Councillor Robin Owens as our official guests. Robin made the Ear Trust his charity of the year and it was with this help and associated publicity that was the backbone for the fundraising behind the successful completion and opening of the LFLC in 2009. Professor Raine gave an overview of how the LFLC came about and continues to be a centre and home for patients. As the Ear Trust’s motto is “Hear for Life”. Warm words were expressed by Mr Max Mclean, Chairman of the hospital board. Dr Stuart Viner, Consultant Radiologist gave an overview of new radiological technology – Cone Beam Scanning. He described the principles of how it works and how important such a system would greatly enhance the evaluation of patients attending the Yorkshire Auditory Implant Service (more detail can be seen in the Appeal ). The scans produce very detailed images of the inner ear. Also because of the significantly lower dose there is minimal artefact when taking postoperative scan to check on implant positioning. Cochlear implants have changed the lives of... read more
Gin tasting for Malawi
Gin tasting for Malawi Evening of September 13th A fundraising event in aid of our work in Malawi Friday 13th September Bingley parish church hall 7 – 10pm £20 / ticket contact Breeda... read more
10 Year Royal Celebration
Save the date Tuesday 15th October! We are celebrating 10 years sine we had the official Royal Opening. The Duke of Gloucester opened the unit in 2009. During that time we have seen a huge increase in patients seen and treated. Not only for cochlear implants but also for all other types of devices. The full program is under development but will, start 10 am till 3.30 pm Refreshments and buffet lunch will be available. Would you like to send in your story or even say a few words – contact us... read more
Great North Run 2016
Did you spot the triumphant Ear Trust Runners? More pictures coming very soon with the full story! ... read more
Salts Mill 25th Anniversary
On the 11th sept 2015 we were kindly hosted by Mrs Silver at the Salts Mills in Saltaire, Bradford which was opened especially to hold our 25th anniversary celebration. We were pleased to see Lord Patel , Sir James Hill The Lord Mayor and Clive Kay (CEO BRI) attending our celebrations on the day along with our supporters.... read more
Donations in Lieu of Flowers
We have received over £1,000 in donations over the past few months. This is very much appreciated and so lovely that you think of us in your time of bereavement. Thank you all and family and friends who support you at this... read more
The Great North Run in aid of The Ear Trust
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Naomi’s Story
Hello I’m Naomi and this year I’ll be taking part in my first ever half marathon. I learnt about this charity’s work through my boyfriend’s father. As an ENT surgeon Chris Raine (MBE) founded this charity which provides vital care for deaf babies, children and adults. This is also close to my heart as I work in a primary school that…
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Retailer John Lewis Support the Ear Trust
A most generous donation of £1047.00 was gifted to The Ear Trust by the staff of retailer John Lewis.
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Eartrust Brochure Launch
As part of the ongoing 25 year celebrations, The Ear Trust has created a unique fold out brochure. The brochure features a timeline of key milestones in the charities 25 year history. You can view the brochure by clicking on the images below. read more
Bradford surgeon picks up MBE at Buckingham Palace
Pioneering ENT consultant surgeon, Professor Chris Raine, travelled to Buckingham Palace this week to collect his MBE medal.
Chris, who was behind the creation of our £2.8m Listening for Life Centre, as well as the founder of our Ear Trust charity, collected his recently-bestowed MBE medal from the Princess Royal on Tuesday.
He said: “It was an incredible experience to be presented with my medal at the Buckingham Palace service and a real honour to represent
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25 year open day celebrations
https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk/bradford-charity-celebrates-25-years-of-helping-people-achieve-the-gift-of-hearing
A Bradford charity which raises money so that patients can receive the gift of hearing after life-changing surgery is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month.
The Ear Trust, based at Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI), was set up by surgeon and ear, nose and throat consultant, Professor Chris Raine MBE, after he learned of the benefits that cochlear implants could bring to patients with profound deafness.
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Bradford’s pioneering ear implant centre celebrates 25th anniversary (Telegraph & Argus)
A HOSPITAL service which has given the gift of hearing to almost 1,000 celebrates its 25th anniversary this month.
The Yorkshire Auditory Implant Service, which has carried out life-changing cochlear implants on 940 people at Bradford Royal Infirmary, is inviting patients old and new to its open anniversary event on Wednesday, August 19.
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