Hearing Health Forum EU
Acronym: HHFEU
General Information
Identification Code: 737620741578-22
Website: http://www.hearinghealth.eu
Entity Form: none
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 2/25/2021
Last Update: 6/6/2024
Mission & Interests
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.
Interests Represented: Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Interests:
- Education and training
- Employment and social affairs
- Public health
Levels of Interest:
- european
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: 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
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: Green new deal,Disability
Head Office
Address: Fürstenweg 77a, H224
Post Code: 6020
City: Innsbruck
Country: AUSTRIA
Phone:
Indic Phone: 43
Phone Number: 577885237
EU Office
Address: Fürstenweg 77a, H224
Post Code: 6020
City: Innsbruck
Country: AUSTRIA
Phone:
Indic Phone: 43
Phone Number: 577885237
Financial Data
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Total Budget: 0
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Complementary Information: HHFEU does not generate income
Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 2
Members25 Percent: 3
Members: 5
Members F T E: 0.949999988079071
Info Members: As a Network, all members work together to achieve shared outcomes. The Network has no paid employees.
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: Members:
Euro-CIU (1 person)
HEARRING (1 person)
MED-EL (3 persons)
Organisation Members: European Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Organisation
Hearing Health Forum EU
Current Job Opportunities
Graduate Intern - Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Hearing Health Forum EU
internBrussels, BelgiumFull-time-time
Posted: 9/23/2025
mid-levelBrussels, Francefull-time
Posted: 8/21/2025