Independent hearing care providers have again come out top in the latest Which? hearing aid survey, published by the consumer magazine at the end of 2016. The findings follow a survey of 1,746 members of Which?, 568 of whom had…
For many people with hearing loss, hearing protection is a big deal. It’s important to protect whatever level of hearing ability you still have. In this article we discuss the effects of frequency and pitch. What are Frequency and Pitch?…
Mishearing can lead to frustration and misunderstanding for one or both partners in a relationship, but how do you prevent mishearing in the first place? Patience is very important. Communicating openly can help you and your partner maintain a lasting, loving…
Free 1-hour tasters in lipreading skills Sept 12 - 16 Are you one of the 1 in 6 people in the UK with a hearing loss? Do you struggle to hear in noisy situations? Have you thought about joining a…
We're pleased to announce we are now able to supply the new Oticon OPN hearing aid. Oticon - a better choice for the best all-round hearing experience It's not every day that a major change comes along in hearing aid…
You may travel for work, you may travel for pleasure – either way the chances are you will be planning a trip over the summer this year. But travelling with hearing loss presents its very own challenges, which can make…
We are holding two special hearing aid information days that will particularly appeal to the "cosmetically conscious," demonstrating the uniqueness of the Lyric hearing aid and showcasing the Virto V hearing aid, the smallest and most powerful custom-made hearing aid…
What to do if your hearing aids get wet We are often asked by patients what they should do if their hearing aids get wet. Usually this is accidental – one lady recently saw to her horror that her hearing…
In the last few decades, researchers have made tremendous advancements in hearing technology, even for the most profoundly deaf. In most cases, hearing loss is now a treatable condition, providing new opportunities for people, and their families, touched by a…
An article we read recently about a little girl who wanted pink hearing aids so she could have "fairy ears," got us thinking about what people want from their hearing aids. In this article we talk about coloured hearing aids…