European Friendship Week is a great opportunity to meet other young people who wear a #cochlearimplant across Europe. During the residential you can try new activities and meet friends from different cultures. If you are interested contact rachel@earfoundation.org.uk

Are you being assessed for a cochlear implant and want to share your journey? The BBC are working on a new documentary "The Day That Changed my Life" and are looking for volunteers due to have their initial tuning to include in the series. If you are interested please let us know

USAIS are offering a FREE* workshop for professionals working with people with #cochlearimplants on 28th February in collaboration with Advanced Bionics Cochlear UK & IE and MED-EL. To book your place(s) go to: http://go.soton.ac.uk/98w #audpeeps

Join CI South West for their next social TOMORROW at the Small Bar in Bristol 1:30-4:30. All cochlear implant users and candidates, as well as interested friends and family are welcome to join for a chat and a drink. Visit their website for more info: http://cisouthwest.blogspot.co.uk/

In case you missed it... Life changing #cochlearimplant helps toddler hear for the first time. Read the story at Daily Echo http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/15892016.VIDEO_AND_PHOTOS__Watch_the_amazing_moment_a_Southampton_toddler_hears_sound_for_the_first_time/

We love hearing the positive comments from our service users as part of the Friends and Family Test. Comments like this make it all worth while "Had a really good experience dealing with USAIS. Very helpful, friendly staff and a life-changing experience" #FridayFeeling

Rachel's blog provides a unique insight into the process of having a cochlear implant as someone who also works in the field of Audiology. Find updates on her progress, including her 'switch on' appointment today at the following link: https://mynewimplant.wixsite.com/rachel #cochlearimplants

Could you work for us? We are recruiting for a BSL Interpreter and Deaf Services Adviser to join our friendly team here at USAIS. Application deadline is Friday https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=955617LH #deaf #BSL #hearingloss #cochlearimplant

Pleased to be part of the first University to achieve Disability Confident Leader status. The Level 3 ‘Leader’ accreditation demonstrates the University’s commitment to disability equality & challenging negative attitudes towards disability. Find out more http://ow.ly/aE2n30hMPAk

The Southern Cochlear Implant Support Group are running their next social on 24th February at 1pm at The Old Customs House in Gunwharf Quays. The social is open to everyone regardless of where they are in their #cochlearimplant journey. Visit their Facebook page for more info #FridayFeeling

Very interesting read in The Guardian about parents making the choice whether to give their child #cochlearimplants http://ow.ly/iqHC30hyCf7 #WednesdayWisdom

Catch up on Channel 4's Extraordinary Teens which features the story of a #deaf teenager learning to hear with a #cochlearimplant http://www.channel4.com/programmes/extraordinary-teens/on-demand/62895-001 #MondayMotivation