This is not necessarily the case, as PIP is dependent on how a condition impacts a person, rather than the condition itself.

Therefore, certain individuals who are living with hearing loss may find they could be eligible for a payment. 

The NHS describes hearing loss as either a temporary or a permanent condition, but it can have a significant impact on a person’s life – especially if it occurs suddenly.

While it isn’t always easy to tell if a person is losing their hearing, listening to the television loudly, having to concentrate to hear what people are saying, and asking people to repeat themselves are always tell-tale signs.

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