The organisation developed an awards scheme rewarding businesses that assist consumers affected by hearing problems. Promotional items from Swindon may be used when the event is held. The special occasion is to take place at Civic Offices this month.
Great Western Hospital (GWH) received a nomination for a prize and volunteer David Nixon told the Swindon Advertiser:
“The awards are a wonderful idea. Let’s Loop Swindon is doing a brilliant job in trying to make people aware of the difficulties faced by those who have hearing problems.”
Nixon has been working on the internal loop system at GWH for about a year and a half. His enthusiasm for the system was echoed by volunteer receptionist Lynda Morse. She commented that the initiative had attracted praise from visitors and patients.
The hospital houses a combination of portable and static loop equipment. Even the car parks have the loop system installed to meet demand. Nixon admitted that there was a cost attached to the system. Nonetheless, he is convinced that widespread adoption of the loop system would be a positive thing.
Consultant Dr David Reed is persuaded by the advantages associated with hearing loops. However, Dr Reed has stressed that personnel must be trained in the use of the loops if the best possible outcomes are to be attained.