The United Kingdom has seen a wide range of changes put in place to halt the spread of Coronavirus. One such change is the compulsory use of face masks or coverings for shoppers, every individual entering a shop or supermarket must wear one, or face fines up to £100. There are however, certain exceptions to the face mask ruling for individuals with certain health conditions, additional needs and those living with hearing loss. This new legislation may cause a great deal of concern for those who rely heavily on seeing a person’s face in order to lip read, see facial expressions and to hear clea ..read more

The time has finally come when retail and businesses can begin the careful task of reopening their doors to customers and service users across the country, as we start to take our first tentative steps towards a more normal day to day life. We are told to expect things to look a little different as we all venture out to enjoy the things we took for granted just a few short months ago. But for a massive portion of our society and local communities those differences have the potential to be obstacles that simply cannot be overcome. As a result they risk being left isolated, unable to access impo ..read more

We are living through changing times with dramatic shifts in our way of life seeming to happen on a daily basis. A whole range of services and buildings which were seen as merely important just a few weeks ago are now seen as vital links in a chain that will allow everyone to endure and return to normality as quickly as possible. Because of these unprecedented changes, many premises have had to adapt very quickly… For shops, banks and virtually every service deemed essential, this means putting into place immediate measures to protect the health and safety of their staff and customers. Social ..read more

It might be a question that few of us ask and why would we? Surely if there was an issue with our hearing loops then someone would tell us… Wouldn’t they?Well, put yourself in the position of a person who is suddenly taken aback by something they rely on simply not helping, or even making things worse. Would a complaint be your first reaction or would you just feel bad and want to get out of there as soon as possible. Exactly… Now imagine someone feeling that way about your business or service, it isn’t a nice idea yet it does happen to the 1 in 6 of us in the UK who live with some form of he ..read more

Deaf Awareness Week is a unique opportunity which is open to everyone to be a part of something special… This year, between the 4th and 10th of May, individuals and organisations throughout the UK will come together, to promote their values and work within the spectrum of hearing impairment and deafness. It is an inspiring example of what can be achieved when so many come together with a common goal and you and your business are invited! This year’s theme for Deaf Awareness Week is acquired deafness, something that unfortunately can make access to public buildings, businesses and services incr ..read more

What are hearing loops? What purpose do they serve? Can you just buy one off the shelf and set it up yourself that same afternoon? These are all questions that still get asked a lot by businesses across the country. That means, frustratingly that awareness around hearing loops still has a long way to go to reach the levels it has in many other countries, even though we are all fortunate enough to live in an age when technology can do so much for us. All at the touch of a screen we can control the climate of our homes, order food, pay bills and perform a thousand other tasks, so why do hearing ..read more

Since our inception back in 1993, Clear Audio Systems have always strived to be more than simply a company who provide speech enhancement equipment. We have worked closely with St Andrews University in the research, development and improvement of the technology available. We have also sourced the very best engineering companies to craft the electronics that drive the quality of our equipment and spearheaded the ongoing evolution of induction loop systems and speech enhancement systems. Our ethos has remained unchanged, from back when the technology was in its infancy a quarter of a century ago ..read more

Hearing loop installation is a natural and positive step towards creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, not to mention compliance with the Equality Act 2010. If you or your business have taken those measures, you’ve taken a massive step towards creating an environment that is accessible for individuals with hearing impairment, but there is still something important to think about. Audio induction loop maintenance and servicing is so often overlooked for the array of induction loop and speech enhancement systems available today. The best equipment, the perfect set up and the very best ..read more

Good customer service can mean a wealth of different things to different companies and organisations. For some it might mean the quality of their products, for others it might mean the efficiency of their services. Yet all of them, from banks to bookshops and from tailors to tube stations have one very important thing in common.  They have to make it easy to engage with every one of their customers and vice versa. Now let’s think about those with hearing impairments, you might assume that only a fraction of the population lives with this kind of invisible disability, but like most invisible di ..read more

We are often asked “What are the true costs of a hearing induction loop?”   Well if you look at the lower end of the market, the answer to that question might appear to be ‘not much at all’ and to some degree that is true… However it is also worth noting that much better quality induction loop and speech enhancement systems have never been more affordable. Since their inception around 25 years ago, the technology is now at the point where evolution of design, combined with newer materials and technology has empowered manufacturers with an ability to offer equipment that performs exactly how yo ..read more