William Roache involved in audiology initiative
Monday 10th May 2010
Actor William Roache is involved in an initiative being run by audiologists.
He has launched a search for hard of hearing high achievers, the Mid Devon Star reports.
The 78-year-old Coronation Street star is taking part in the 2010 Specsavers Sound Barrier Star Awards, which recognise people who are deaf or have hearing problems and have achieved success.
He has suffered from profound hearing loss in high frequencies for a number of decades and his ability to pick up sounds has deteriorated more over recent years.
Roache said: "Living with hearing difficulties is a challenge, I know as I have suffered for over 50 years."
Meanwhile, hearing aid audiologist at Specsavers in Exeter Dan Hil said that the celebrity is a perfect example of an achiever with hearing issues as he has remained an admired soap actor for so long despite his deafness.
The winner of the award will receive a luxury river cruise holiday and a £1,500 Specsavers voucher.
Written by Angela Newbury
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