What is involved in a Hearing Test?

Not everyone has a hearing loss, but for those who do there are many ways that they can be helped. It may be that from the test it becomes apparent that a person's problem can be improved by medication or by surgery, in which case they will be refered to their GP. Those losses that can't be improved in this way can often be improved by hearing instruments or special listening devices. Although even the most advanced and sophisticated hearing instruments cannot fully restore someone's hearing, they can improve it considerably, hence giving a better quality of life.

  • After determining the exact nature of your hearing, the results will be reviewed together in detail, and related back to any problems that you have indicated during your case history to try and explain every detail carefully. If an aidable hearing loss exists then we will provide impartial professional advice on the various solutions that will best suit you and your listening requirements, this may involve hearing instruments, listening devices or other forms of help.

  • If you decide that you wish to proceed with improving your hearing and you have discussed and selected the instruments that best suit your hearing loss and lifestyle then an exact impression of your ear(s)will be taken. This will ensure that when your instrument(s) is made by the relevant manufacturer or ear mould lab, they can produce an instrument(s) or mould(s) that fits the ear(s) exactly for comfort and also to ensure it stays in the ear without falling out. Once the impression(s) is sent off it will take approximately 1-2 weeks for the instrument(s) or mould(s) to be returned.

  • We will then contact you to make a convenient appointment for your initial fitting. Our Hearing Aid Audiologist will check the fit of the instrument(s) and either program the instrument(s) via a computer or make manual adjustments using a small screwdriver. You will be shown how to:

    o Insert, remove and use your instrument(s) competently
    o Clean, care and look after your instrument(s)
    o Change the batteries and how to obtain new batteries
    o Review your listening needs and expectations and discuss the most suitable rehabilitation program for your particular lifestyle

  • A follow up appointment will be made after a few weeks to assess your progress and experiences in relation to your rehabilitation program.

  • We do provide a free aftercare service  to provide you with the back up and attention that your hearing deserves. We pride ourselves on the quality of our aftercare service and aim to provide a service which is of the highest quality and is second to none. If an instrument(s) is supplied we do provide a 60 day money back guarantee.