From GP reception desks to theatres, from bank counters to community halls hearing loss in public spaces can be isolating and frustrating. Much of this is a legal accessibility question, not just a personal one.

For individuals:

If you struggle to hear in public buildings, portable personal loop receivers can be used wherever a hearing loop is installed. We can also advise on captioning apps and communication strategies.

For organisations and building managers:

You may have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010. We help organisations assess their spaces and install the right equipment. See our Organisations section for more detail.

Common public space solutions include:

• Hearing loops (induction loop systems) at counters and in meeting rooms
• Portable hearing loops for temporary or flexible use
• Assistive listening systems in lecture theatres, places of worship and community halls
• Visual and tactile alerting in hotels, sports venues and public buildings