Living with hearing loss can be devastating. It affects every part of daily life - from work and socialising to confidence and communication - and its impact on relationships and family life is often overlooked. Dr Aamer Khan and Lesley Reynolds co‑founded The Harley Street Skin Clinic in 2005....
✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦
No actionable clinical change — this is a first-person narrative piece intended to raise awareness of the psychosocial impact of hearing loss on relationships, not to guide clinical practice.
✦ Why It Matters ✦
First-person accounts like this remind clinicians that hearing loss carries significant emotional and relational consequences that go beyond the audiogram, reinforcing the value of person-centred counselling in audiology care.
✦ Key Points ✦
- 01Personal narrative from Dr Aamer Khan and Lesley Reynolds on living with hearing loss as a couple.
- 02Highlights how hearing loss can strain communication and emotional connection in relationships.
- 03Published by RNID, a UK charity focused on hearing loss advocacy and support.
- 04Underscores the psychosocial burden of hearing loss beyond its physical dimension.
