FAQs

I only have a slight hearing loss, do I need a hearing aid?

People with a mild loss experience a significant improvement in quality of life with a hearing aid. They experience improved communication, a better social life, have better relationships at home and find it easier to participate in group activities.

Aren't hearing aids big and clumsy?

Today's hearing aids are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Some can even be worn ‘invisibly' inside the ear.

Are all hearing aids very expensive?

Good quality hearing aids can cost less than one cup of coffee per day!

Why do people with NHS digital hearing aids still say they don't work very well?

Unfortunately the NHS only have a limited supply of hearing aids and often patients are only given one hearing aid even though they have a hearing loss in both ears; this is like giving someone a pair of glasses with one lens. The hearing aids they are able to give free of charge are also quite old in technology terms so they are not as sophisticated as today's systems.

The latest technology can help people hear speech in background noise and has automatic programmes and features that will adjust to the listening environment.

Aren't hearing aids just for older people?

Actually, the largest group of people affected by hearing loss are the baby boomers.

Will a hearing aid make me look unattractive to my partner?

Research actually shows that the opposite is true.

Can I just use one hearing aid even if I have a hearing loss in both ears?

We hear with our brains not with our ears. Our brain has to interpret the sounds that are being transmitted to the nerves via the mechanical system of the ears. If it is only receiving information from one side then it is confusing and will create a different type of problem; you might hear a little better but it will be difficult to understand what you hear and make sense of it.

Won't my ears become lazy if I wear hearing aids?

As you actually hear with your brain it is important to keep it stimulated to reduce deterioration.

Does hearing loss have a link with tinnitus?

Yes! It is estimated that 90% of people with tinnitus have a degree of hearing loss. By restoring the hearing the tinnitus can be alleviated or even relieved completely while wear hearing systems.

I only have a slight hearing loss, do I need a hearing aid?

Aren't hearing aids big and clumsy?

Today's hearing aids are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Some can even be worn ‘invisibly' inside the ear.

Are all hearing aids very expensive?

Good quality hearing aids can cost less than one cup of coffee per day!

Why do people with NHS digital hearing aids still say they don't work very well?

Aren't hearing aids just for older people?

Actually, the largest group of people affected by hearing loss are the baby boomers.

Will a hearing aid make me look unattractive to my partner?

Research actually shows that the opposite is true.

Can I just use one hearing aid even if I have a hearing loss in both ears?

Won't my ears become lazy if I wear hearing aids?

As you actually hear with your brain it is important to keep it stimulated to reduce deterioration.

Does hearing loss have a link with tinnitus?

Yes! It is estimated that 90% of people with tinnitus have a degree of hearing loss. By restoring the hearing the tinnitus can be alleviated or even relieved completely while wear hearing systems.

I only have a slight hearing loss, do I need a hearing aid?

Aren't hearing aids big and clumsy?

Today's hearing aids are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Some can even be worn ‘invisibly' inside the ear.

Are all hearing aids very expensive?

Good quality hearing aids can cost less than one cup of coffee per day!

Why do people with NHS digital hearing aids still say they don't work very well?

Aren't hearing aids just for older people?

Actually, the largest group of people affected by hearing loss are the baby boomers.

Will a hearing aid make me look unattractive to my partner?

Research actually shows that the opposite is true.

Can I just use one hearing aid even if I have a hearing loss in both ears?

Won't my ears become lazy if I wear hearing aids?

As you actually hear with your brain it is important to keep it stimulated to reduce deterioration.

Does hearing loss have a link with tinnitus?

Yes! It is estimated that 90% of people with tinnitus have a degree of hearing loss. By restoring the hearing the tinnitus can be alleviated or even relieved completely while wear hearing systems.

I only have a slight hearing loss, do I need a hearing aid?

Aren't hearing aids big and clumsy?

Today's hearing aids are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Some can even be worn ‘invisibly' inside the ear.

Are all hearing aids very expensive?

Good quality hearing aids can cost less than one cup of coffee per day!

Why do people with NHS digital hearing aids still say they don't work very well?

Aren't hearing aids just for older people?

Actually, the largest group of people affected by hearing loss are the baby boomers.

Will a hearing aid make me look unattractive to my partner?

Research actually shows that the opposite is true.

Can I just use one hearing aid even if I have a hearing loss in both ears?

Won't my ears become lazy if I wear hearing aids?

As you actually hear with your brain it is important to keep it stimulated to reduce deterioration.

Does hearing loss have a link with tinnitus?

Yes! It is estimated that 90% of people with tinnitus have a degree of hearing loss. By restoring the hearing the tinnitus can be alleviated or even relieved completely while wear hearing systems.

Frequently asked hearing aid questions.

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