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This page is a printable version of: https://www.iow.nhs.uk/Patients-and-Visitors/patient-safety/patient-safety/reducing-patient-falls/hearing.htm
Date: 06 October 2022

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Hearing

Our hearing is a key component of our balance systems as it helps us judge our surrounding environment. The more we struggle to hear our surroundings, the less concentration we can give to our balance and so it may be harder to stay steady. Signs of a hearing impairment may include needing to turn the TV up or not hearing clearly on the telephone. If you suspect you may have a hearing impairment, please arrange for a hearing test.

For more information about hearing tests go to Hearing tests - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

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From Thursday 1 September 2022, all patients, staff, and visitors are no longer required to wear a face mask at St Mary's Hospital and our other Trust sites.

These changes have been made in line with national guidance on the mandated use of face masks in healthcare settings and the reducing numbers of positive cases.

Our visitor policy continues to allow patients two visitors a day for up to an hour between 10am and 8pm, and these no longer need to be pre-booked.

Our restrictions, including mask wearing, will be reviewed regularly based on the current situation at St Mary's Hospital alongside the latest guidance from UK Government and NHS England.

Those with symptoms of a respiratory infection, including COVID-19, and a high temperature or who feel unwell, should try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people until they feel well enough to resume normal activities and they no longer have a high temperature.

If your symptoms are serious, or get worse, contact NHS 111.

Please visit our Patients and Visitors page for more information. This page was last updated on Thursday 15 September 2022.