Calum waits for bionic ear switch-on

A father of a three-year-old deaf boy yesterday spoke of his family’s disappointment as the activation of his son’s bionic ear has been postponed.

The pioneering operation for Calum Geary has been postponed until May 2. It is believed the full medical team involved, at Manchester University Hospital, cannot be assembled in two weeks’ time, as had been planned.

Calum’s father, Andrew Geary, said that the family nevertheless remained hopeful it will be all systems go when the switch-on occurs.