How do I get a Hearing Aid - NHS or Privately?

The NHS now provide good quality digital hearing aids and in a reasonable time.

However, privately you will find more choice of technology, manufacturers, styles and cosmetically more appealing hearing aids than the NHS can offer and usually in a shorter time.

Why not book an appointment now to see what is available privately at Endon Hearing Care Centre?

How to get a NHS Hearing Aid

If you have noticed you have trouble hearing you should see your GP. If your GP is unable to diagnose a cause of your problem they will be able to refer you to a specialist. This could be an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist, a hearing specialist (Hearing Aid Audiologist) or to a clinic run by audiology staff at your GP surgery or a local health centre.

The specialist will decide whether you may need a hearing aid and, if so, which type will be most suitable to your level of hearing loss.

How to get a Hearing Aid privately

If you want to buy a hearing aid privately, you’ll need to find a Hearing Aid Dispenser. Make sure they are fully qualified and registered with the HPC. Make sure you ask.

If you go private you will find a much wider choice of styles and technology. You will be offered a full hearing test and advice about your hearing and what you could do to resolve your hearing problems.

This advice could be:

· You do not have a hearing loss

· You do not need hearing aids

· You need excessive wax from your ear removed (If so, see our section on Microsuction.)

· Best advice is you need to see your G.P.

· You need hearing aids and this is what is the best for you

If you would like impartial hearing advice contact us now for an appointment or to speak to one of our Hearing Aid Dispensers - call 01782 505666, or freephone 0800 389 2059 if lines are busy, or after hours, leaving a message as to the best time to call you back. Please quote reference WB EN 01 when you call.