Issue [monthname] [year] Methods of support: Donate using Justgiving Other ways to donate Send to a friend Stay Informed Research Update>> Advanced Brain Imaging Neuroscientists working in the US and Europe have been using advanced brain imaging techniques to gain new insights into the parts of the brain involved not only in the generation of tinnitus but also the emotional reactions to it. Neuroscience researchers have been aware that tinnitus, and importantly the sufferers’ responses to it, can be modulated by stress and lack of sleep. This has stimulated researchers to consider investigating parts of the brain not directly involved in processing sound. Find out more about advanced brain imaging and tinnitus Dr Grant's Advice>> When visiting your GP ... Supporters often ask us what they should think about before attending their GP for the first time with tinnitus and what to expect. ATR Trustee, Dr Grant Ingrams has provided some useful advice about what you should do and think about when visiting your GP to discuss your tinnitus. Read Dr Grant's advice Cycling from Saigon to Cambodia>> To raise funds for tinnitus research Johan Brooke from London is planning to cycle 500 arduous kilometres in January from Saigon to Angkor Wat in Cambodia to raise funds for tinnitus research. The challenge includes cycling past plantations, across waterways and through villages deep in the heart of the lush Mekong Delta in Vietnam, to the dry lands of ancient Cambodia. Talking about the trip, Johan said. "I have two motives. One is to get fit and the other is to raise funds for a worthwhile cause – tinnitus research. The more money that can be put into research to find a cure, the better." Please give generously ... Please support Johan’s courageous effort. You can find details of his fundraising efforts at www.justgiving.com/johanb Media Case Studies>> Living with Tinnitus Hot off the press - two of our most recent Media Ambassadors to have their stories published include: Rachael Nugent of Bury in Lancashire has suffered from tinnitus for six long years. Countless visits to doctors and experiments with treatment have left her no better off and she still has the same 'whooshing' noise in her ears. Read Rachel's story Cliff Weale of Iver in Buckinghamshire has suffered from the same 'high pitched rushing sound' for ten years. Like many other sufferers of tinnitus, he says it has affected everything in his life and feels that little is done to alleviate the problem. Cliff can only hope that one day there will be enough research funding to end the nightmare once and for all. Read Cliff's story Media Ambassadors>> Over 70 have put their names forward The ATR Regional Ambassadors' programme continues to go from strength to strength with over 40 Ambassadors' case studies now listed on our website and many more in the pipeline that are likely to be approved and made live on the site in the next few weeks. To date, over 70 people have put their names forward for the Ambassador programme. We are continuing to work through all your kind offers of support. Read just some of the recent Media Ambassadors online press coverage: Save me from the 'aural equivalent of headlight dazzle' Another musician pays the price with his hearing Children's charity worker appeals for awareness about tinnitus Tinnitus affects your whole life says Lancashire girl Not enough being done to treat tinnitus Tinnitus sufferers are potentially a huge and powerful lobby; almost one in ten in the UK suffers. Help us further get the message across and increase the number of tinnitus Ambassadors. Just imagine if we had hundreds of people around the country speaking up about tinnitus to the media, local MPs, friends, colleagues, etc on a daily basis. This is our aim with the Ambassadors’ Programme. Healthcare officials and politicians wouldn’t be able to ignore us then and we could get the funding we desperately need to invest in research - to find treatments and cures for tinnitus. Find out more about the Media Ambassadors programme In the News>> It's a noisy world The Asian News reports: Most bar and club staff remain without hearing protection despite new laws that come into effect next year. The new EU directive states that firms have to ensure their employees are protected where noise levels exceed 85 decibels. Read the Asian News article The BBC Reports: Silence is golden, but it's under threat in a world where as business booms and prosperity looms, noise is growing. Read the BBC article on noise The BBC Reports: that the over-55s could soon be screened for hearing problems under new proposals. An NHS trial across Britain of 35,000 people aged 55-74 found routine hearing tests offered "substantial benefits" and were good value for money. Read the BBC over 55s screening article Unsubscribe from future Stay Informed emails. Action for Tinnitus Research, Old Court House, Church Street, Bingham, Nottingham. NG13 8AL Action for Tinnitus Research Registered Charity No: 1078378 © [year] Action for Tinnitus Research. Powered by eShotz