'Tis the season to be merry! You'll find that all the green and red decorations at local shops tend to make people generally more lighthearted, happy and relaxed. Perhaps it's because holidays are looming up, or perhaps because it's the time of year when family and friends are available to socialise.

Christmas can be an exciting time, full of the hustle and bustle of the festive season. Shops and neighbours dust off the old Christmas lights, and decorations pop up wherever you turn. But for some people, the holiday season can be a particular challenge, especially for people with untreated hearing loss

Summer has arrived, and it is here to stay for the next few months, but are you ready for everything the season can bring?