Recent meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.
Mission & Goals
The Hearing Health Forum EU was created as a network of NGOs, medical professionals, and industry to raise awareness at an EU-level of the importance of hearing health, access to hearing / ear care, as well as the cost of non-treatment for severe hearing loss and related comorbidities such as cognitive decline. In line with WHO recommendations and UN Sustainable Development goals the network aims to promote access to cost-effective treatments and follow up care, such as cochlear implants, which could help improve the health of European citizens and the sustainability of Europe’s health systems. The HHFEU network fields of expertise include hearing loss, mental health, cognition, and cochlear implants, representing medical professions and the deaf community across Europe.
EU Legislative Interests
Green Paper on Ageing Disability Strategy for 2021-2030 The Network is interested in engaging on topics related to hearing, cognition, disability, mental health, and access to public health NCD policies Horizon Europe
Communication Activities
Publications: An Inclusive Approach to Europe's Hearing Health Challenges Hearing Loss is the Number One Modifiable Risk Factor for Dementia Prioritising Hearing Health and Mental Well-Being in Europe's Ageing Population Healthy Ageing: Prioritising Hearing Care in Europe's Ageing Population Hearing Loss: The Silent Burden on European Economies and Societies HHFEU Economic Policy for EU Policymakers Joint Statements: Inclusive Education Events: Roundtable Discussion - Deaf, hard of hearing people and Cochlear Implant users in Europe European Parliament Event: Active Ageing Through Health Hearing - The Importance of Hearing Screening in the EU Projects: Cognition & Hearing Loss - awareness campaign Mental Health & Hearing Loss - awareness campaign Policy Manifesto on Hearing Health
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
European Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Organisation Hearing Health Forum EU
Organisation Members
Members: Euro-CIU (1 person) HEARRING (1 person) MED-EL (3 persons)
Additional Information
HHFEU does not generate income