Patients Welcome to the patients' area. Learn more about cochlear implants in this dedicated area for Patients. Professionals Are you a Professional? Please explore this area for helpful resources and information for your profession. Welcome to the British Cochlear Implant Group BCIG is a unique group of health care professionals and other interested parties in cochlear implant provision in the UK. The BCIG believes that if a patient meets the criteria for a cochlear implant as specified in the NICE Guidance, funding for that treatment must be provided by the appropriate healthcare commissioning body following a positive assessment by the specialist cochlear implant centre. Explore About Us ***BCIG Webinar Series 2025*** Tinnitus in Patients with Cochlear Implants 12th June at 1pm. The BCIG Webinar Series continues on Thursday 12th June at 1pm with "Tinnitus in Patients with Cochlear Implants". This will be presented by Rachel Knappett, Head of Adult Auditory Rehabilitation, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The presentation will run for approximately 30 minutes, with 15 minutes for questions. All presentations in the BCIG Webinar Series will be recorded and available on the member's area of the BCIG website. Here is the link for free registration for this event: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams The NRHI is now LIVE for all CI Centres in England!! 9th June: Newsflash- the NRHI is now LIVE for all CI Centres in England!! A huge thank you to all teams for entering your data, to improve safety and effectiveness for the patients in our care. Please ensure the fact number is in the top area and any text is in the bottom. Number characters (£, %, k) can only be at the start or the end of the number. 23538 people in the UK use cochlear implants 1561 New UK cochlear implant recipients 2023/2024 Cochlear implants improve quality of life What are cochlear implants? A cochlear implant is an electronic device which may be suitable for children and adults who receive little benefit from conventional hearing aids. Conventional hearing aids work by making sounds louder. A cochlear implant is different because sounds are turned into tiny electrical pulses, which are sent directly to the nerve of hearing. The implant can therefore bypass some of the inner ear structures which are not working. Naturally it is important to remember that no electronic device can be expected to restore function to the levels experienced by a normally hearing ear. Learn More About Cochlear Implants Cochlear Implant FAQ's Member's Area Get in Touch Become a Member of the British Cochlear Implant Group BCIG is a unique group of health care professionals and other interested parties in cochlear implant provision in the UK. The BCIG believes that if a patient meets the criteria for a cochlear implant as specified in the NICE Guidance. Become a Member Today Latest BCIG News Follow us on X @BCIG_UK BeHeard by MED-EL Since February, MED-EL have been offering support online, but are now bringing face-to-face... Continue Reading The impact of prematurity on cochlear implant outcomes From an article in Cochlear implant International Journal: The impact of prematurity on cochlear... Continue Reading 9th June: Newsflash 9th June: Newsflash- the NRHI is now LIVE for all CI Centres in England! A huge thank... Continue Reading Celebrating 10 Years of Hearpeers This year marks a major milestone for Hearpeers, the peer support network that has been... Continue Reading Read All News View All Events