Specsavers Connswater joins Health and Wellbeing Day at Stormont Hotel encouraging people to get their hearing checked

Specsavers Connswater joins Health and Wellbeing Day at Stormont Hotel encouraging people to get their hearing checked

DIRECTORS at Specsavers Connswater joined a host of other local health and wellbeing professionals, businesses and organisations from across Northern Ireland as part of a Health and Wellbeing Day, which took place this past weekend on Saturday 12th October at Stormont Hotel in Belfast.

 The event, designed to help people to achieve their true potential to live a healthier, happier and more fulfilled life, welcomed over 45 exhibitors across the health and wellbeing sector in Northern Ireland. Key highlights of the day included a series of informative talks covering a wide range of topics from skincare in winter to stress management to effective weight management to holistic health practices.

 Specsavers Connswater was on hand as one of the event exhibitors, to provide expert advice on hearing health, emphasising the importance of regular hearing tests, highlighting how hearing can change over time and the signs we should be looking out for.

 Specsavers Connswater is encouraging those in their local community to get their hearing checked as they could be ignoring telltale signs of hearing loss. New research carried out by Specsavers, revealed that 52% of people in Northern Ireland admit they may need to get their hearing checked. The research also revealed that fear and stigma play a huge part in why so many people haven’t taken any action, with 19% of people in Northern Ireland admitting that they have put off getting a hearing test because of embarrassment.

Store director Paula Cunningham said: “We were thrilled to be part of the Health and Wellbeing Day at Stormont Hotel and to highlight our hearing health services from our new store in Connswater Retail Park. As a locally owned and run business, it is important for our team to get out and meet those in our local community to help them understand better the healthcare that is available to them on their doorsteps.”

Audiology Director Gemma Small also emphasises the importance of hearing health: “As we age, taking care of our hearing becomes increasingly important and it is nothing to be embarrassed about. Regular check-ups can make a significant difference in maintaining quality of life and overall wellbeing.

“Prioritising hearing health is vital for everyone. Unmanaged hearing loss can have a significant impact on your health and wellbeing, and research shows that it can cause isolation, double the risk of mental health problems and increase the risk of dementia by up to five times. It was wonderful to join other health and wellbeing businesses across Northern Ireland for this event to support people in our local community.”

Located at Unit 7A Connswater Retail Park, Specsavers Connswater offers convenient access and free parking for families seeking quality eye and hearing care.

To learn book an eye test for you or your child visit http://www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/connswater.

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