Hear Glue Ear x haPPIE Research Group

Glue ear is one of the most common childhood conditions, but families often feel unsupported. By completing this short survey, you’ll help us gather vital evidence to raise awareness, improve school support, and campaign for national change. Your answers will also help us understand what resources parents, teachers, and children need most

Section 1 – About You

Are you a... *

Section 2 – Experience of Glue Ear

Has your child ever been diagnosed with glue ear or hearing loss? *

Section 2 – Experience of Glue Ear

Has your pupil ever been diagnosed with glue ear or hearing loss? *

Section 2 – Experience of Glue Ear

Have you ever been diagnosed with glue ear or hearing loss? *

If yes, how was the diagnosis made? *

Before diagnosis, how long did you suspect something was wrong? *

Which of these have been noticed or mentioned? (Tick all that apply) *

Difficulty following instructions

Speech or pronunciation difficulties

Behavioural challenges/mislabelled as disruptive

Academic delays or lower attainment

Tiredness after school

None of the above

Do you want to find out more about support and awareness? *

Section 3 – Impact

What impact has glue ear had? (Tick all that apply) *

Was SEN (Special Educational Needs) provision suggested? *

Yes

If yes, was the provision was provided? *

Has anyone suggested using a bone conductor device as a solution for glue ear? *

Yes

If yes, what difference did it make?

Big improvement

Small improvement

No difference

Haven’t tried

Please tell us what other type of support was suggested for glue ear. *

Section 4 – Support & Awareness

How much information and support were you given about glue ear? *

None at all

A little, but not enough

Enough to manage well

More than enough

Where would you like to see more awareness raised? (Tick all that apply) *

Section 5 – Campaign Call-to-Action

Would you like to stay involved in the campaign to raise awareness of glue ear? *

If yes, what would you be happy to do? (Tick all that apply) *

Share my story

Take part in research

Help spread awareness in my school/community

Support fundraising for devices in schools

Thank You for Sharing Your Voice

Every answer helps us understand the real challenges families face with glue ear and together, we can make change happen.

By completing this survey, you’re not just filling in questions you’re helping raise awareness, improve school support, and push for national change.

Find out more at: Glue Ear | The Essential Baby C