Glasgow MSP and Vice Convenor of the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee, Bob Doris, has been visiting the latest drop-in by Action on Hearing Loss’ Scotland’s (formerly RNID Scotland) which has opened in Maryhill.

The Hear to Help project offers frontline maintenance to hearing aid users across Glasgow.  Action on Hearing Loss Scotland will organise free drop-in sessions twice a month at Room 118, Maryhill Health Centre, 41 Shawpark St between 2pm-4pm.

The next sessions are on:

• Friday 25th November
• Friday 9th December

Trained volunteers will be on hand to give tips on how to maintain and adjust NHS hearing aids including how to insert their hearing aids, replace tubing and batteries. Visitors can also get advice on equipment that can make life easier in the workplace and at home. This essential support will help people hear more clearly and improve their communication with friends, family and colleagues.   The launch of the drop-in takes place as Action on Hearing Loss celebrates its centenary year.

Bob Doris MSP said: “I am delighted to be invited to see the Hear to Help drop-in in Maryhill, I am sure it will be a big success. Having projects like Hear to Help in the area not only means people can have their hearing aids checked locally but also provides a social connection for people who are hard of hearing or have tinnitus.  I know that hearing loss can be isolating but this project creates an important link in breaking down those barriers.

“I wish Action on Hearing Loss all the best as it celebrates its centenary and every success for the next hundred years."

Hugh Donaghy, Hear to Help project manager added: “We are really pleased to be offering a drop-in in Maryhill.  I would invite anyone who wants assistance with their hearing aid or has any questions about hearing loss to come to the drop-in.  Getting used to hearing aids can be difficult, and our volunteers will be delighted to help."

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Anyone with any queries can contact Donna McSwiggan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 0141 341 5338.

Action on Hearing Loss – formerly RNID – is the UK’s largest charity taking action on hearing loss. We want a world where hearing loss doesn’t limit or label people – and where people value their hearing enough to look after it.

For further information about RNID or to become a member, visit www. hearingloss.org.uk, contact RNID's Information Line on 0808 808 0123 (freephone) or 0808 808 9000 (textphone) or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

With the support of its staff, members and customers, The Co-operative raised £3.7 million in 2009 to help Action on Hearing Loss expand the charity’s Hear to Help service.

The Co-operative Group stands apart from other major retailers in the UK as a business which is owned, not by a small group of shareholders, but by more than five million consumers. With core interests in food, financial services, travel, pharmacy, funerals and farms, it has an annual turnover of £14 billion, employs 123,000 staff and operates over 5,000 retail trading outlets handling more than 20 million weekly transactions. Following the acquisition of the Somerfield supermarket chain in March 2009, The Co-operative Food is the fifth largest food retailer. The Co-operative Financial Services is one of the largest and most diversified financial mutual businesses, operating The Co-operative Bank, The Co-operative Insurance and Britannia. The Co-operative is the UK’s number one provider of funeral services, the third largest retail pharmacy chain, a leading travel retailer, supplying the travel needs of more than three million people annually, and is the UK’s largest farmer. Among its other businesses are The Co-operative Motor Group, The Co-operative Electrical and The Co-operative Legal Services.

The Scottish Government has also funded the Hear to Help Project for the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area.