Author: martin stone

When you are diagnosed with hearing loss, you are sure to wonder what your options are. What should you think about? What happens next? One of the most important things to deal with will be determining which are the best hearing aids for you, if you have reached a stage where wearing one is necessary. […]

At the moment, around 850,000 people in the UK are living with dementia of some kind, and that figure is expected to rise to over one million by 2021. Dementia is a form of brain damage that devastates lives, and there is currently no cure, although scientists are working hard to find one. There is […]

Hearing aids are hugely important to anyone who needs to use them, and therefore you will need to take good care of them – misusing them or neglecting them can cause them to break down and need repair or even replacement. At best they will stop working as well as they once did. Here are […]

Tinnitus is more than just a ringing in the ears; it is something that can cause huge distress and discomfort to a great many people. In fact, around five percent of the entire adult population of the UK experiences tinnitus in such a severe form that it interferes with their every day life. Ten percent […]

Over time, you may have realised that you have a problem with your hearing. What was once an easy activity – listening to the car radio, watching TV, answering the phone – may have become much more difficult. It may even be impossible. When you know that something is wrong, the first step is to […]

Hearing loss is a gradual process. It will, in most cases, slowly creep up on people, and they may not even notice it is happening until someone points it out to them, or they realise that they simply cannot hear anymore. At this point, booking an appointment with a specialist is a must, but it […]

A pensioner tried to sue his bosses by claiming his hearing problems must be work-related, but he dropped his case after investigators unmasked him as the singer and guitarist in a rock band, insurers say. Deliberately hiding the truth or even outright lying on an insurance claim is not a good idea; in many cases […]

Its well known that your hearing can be affected by stress. Stress isn’t all bad; sometimes it can be useful, and it has definitely played a part in the evolutionary process. When you are stressed, you are really in the well-known ‘fight or flight’ mode. That means you can think or act quickly, keeping you […]

You may have an idea of what wearing a hearing aid is like. This could be because you have been wearing one for some time, or because you can see what they are like and that they can’t be the most comfortable of devices to wear. However, thanks to modern technology and continuing work by […]

If you have hearing problems the issue could be a build up of wax inside. You might automatically assume that ear syringing is the answer, and you could ask your doctor to organise the procedure for you. Research by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence However, the National Institute for Health and Care […]

Think of the word ‘dizzy’ and you might think fondly of being spun around as a child and falling into a giggling heap. However, for some people, the word had taken on a much less enjoyable meaning, and feeling dizzy from hearing loss could even be ruining their lives. Although there are a number of […]

When you buy hearing aids, you will be spending a great deal of money – even the basic versions still cost a reasonable amount. So the last thing you want is for the hearing aid to become damaged because it gets dirty. The good news is that, although there is nothing that can be done […]

There is a problem with people under 30. More specifically, there is a problem with their hearing, although they may not yet have noticed in many cases, they may be going deaf. A study by Rosbin Syed, the lead paediatric audiologist at Central Middlesex Hospital, suggests that it is all down to the way so […]

If you think you might be suffering from hearing loss, the best thing you can do is to make an appointment to see a specialist to get expert attention as soon as possible. The worst thing you can do is leave everything untreated, hoping that it will all just go away. No matter how scared […]

The Hearing Clinic UK recently provided some specialist hearing care to a patient who was suffering with Ushers Syndrome. This progressive condition affects both the sufferers hearing and sight, and to date there is no cure

Your sense of hearing is unique to you and only you. With a hearing test by The Hearing Clinic UK, we can determine what condition your hearing is in.

Martin stepped out of his clinic to go visit a friend who has been a patient with the Hearing Clinic UK for many years. Amy was getting a routine hearing health check and her hearing aids serviced just in time for her 103 birthday celebrations!

Our audiologist Kim was surprised today with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from one of our wonderful patients!Patient care and attention is always at the forefront of The Hearing Clinic UK, and we are always glad to be of help and service to our patients.

When choosing the right hearing aid for you, looking for the appropriate device that makes your hearing solution look as discreet as possible is for most a primary consideration.

By far this is the most important part of our guide, and why we saved this section for last. Just like mum used to say, “You get what you pay for”

Unlike glasses, hearing aids are adjustable so when your hearing changes, which it is most likely to do throughout the lifespan of the hearing aids – you don’t require to purchase new devices every time.

Although modern technology allows us to achieve much better accuracy of fitting quicker than ever before, it takes time to adjust to your new hearing aid.

In our opinion, analogue and digital are very dated terms when speaking of hearing aids. research has shown that simply buying the most expensive hearing aid on the market does not guarantee a successful outcome for the wearer.

There are lots of private hearing clinics in the the market, but how can you ensure you’re dealing with a best hearing clinic, with the most reputable organisation?