PETER MAY BACKS RNID CYMRU'S CHECKS

12.00.00am GMT Tue 26th Jan 2010

Peter takes the test to support RNID

Peter May, the Liberal Democrat's prospective parliamentary candidate for Swansea West, has joined RNID Cymru's call for people to value their hearing and take the charity's specially developed hearing check.

In support of RNID Cymru's Hearing Matters campaign, Peter took the charity's five-minute hearing check, which assesses your ability to hear someone speaking with background noise - similar to being in a crowded room - and helps identify whether you have a hearing loss.

Peter says: "Many people don't realise how important their hearing is in their everyday lives, until they start to lose it. I'm lending my voice to RNID Cymru's Hearing Matters campaign, which is encouraging you to look after your hearing by taking the check in Welsh by dialing 0844 800 88 80 or in English on 0844 800 3838. You can also visit www.rnid.org.uk/hearingmatters or www.rnid.org.uk/profi and take immediate action to avoid experiencing unnecessary isolation from friends, family and colleagues."

Director of RNID Cymru, Richard Williams, says: "On average, people take 15 years to deal with their hearing loss and, in that time, a person's quality of life can be greatly reduced. We urge people in Swansea to follow Peter May's example and take our check today, so that you can start addressing any hearing loss and ensure you don't miss out on leading a fulfilling and active life."