Author: martin stone

You would be surprised at just how many people order the smallest hearing aid in the store just because it’s the most invisible or get sucked in by two for one deals.

This is easily one of the biggest mistakes you can make when purchasing a hearing aid.

Before you even see an audiologist, write down the specific problems and worries relating to your hearing. Think about taking someone along with you for moral support and to help you remember everything you’re told. Make a list of the medication you are taking – some can effect speech and hearing.

This statement seems elementary, but you would be surprised by the amount of people who purchase a hearing aid without undertaking an proper, evidence based assessment and spending time to ensure the hearing aid really is the best match from the options available.

On average it takes 10 years for someone with hearing loss to seek help from a hearing specialist.  During that time, the problem is often compounded and finding a solution can become more difficult.

Work has been completed on our new clinical location at First Floor, 24 St. Vincent Place and we are delighted to announce that The Hearing Clinic UK’s flagship Glasgow location is now fully open.

Work has commenced on our most ambitious project yet! We are developing the largest hearing clinic of its type in Scotland. Located just off George Square in Glasgow with Investment of over £250,000, our flagship Clinic will be kitted out with the World’s finest sound systems courtesy of our unique partnership with Linn HiFi.

New advances in technology come along all the time, and with the latest hearing aid from Phonak, rechargeable devices are now available at The Hearing Clinic UK. Building on the success of previous high quality digital hearing aids, Phonak has made significant updates to Belong’s technology to deliver the best sound in background noise.

It’s crucial you choose a reputable organisation when buying a hearing aid. A clinical practice with experienced, professional audiologists will normally ensure you get value for money.

After coming to The Hearing Clinic UK, Dick was fitted with ReSound LiNX hearing devices, which he can also link up to his iPhone, so that he can control the hearing aids to work better in certain, more complex hearing situations.

After being recommended to our services by a friend, who was a satisfied customer, Mary was pleased to find out there was a solution for her where both ears could be amplified.

Trevor suffered for years with profound hearing issues. Like many people he didn’t think there was a solution to his hearing loss. He came to The Hearing Clinic UK, and after a consultation with one of our specialists, was fitted with ReSound hearing devices.

The Which? survey in 2014 concluded that costs can vary from between £500 and £7000 for digital hearing aids. However, comparing costs from different private retailers is difficult as most sell packages with varying degrees of aftercare and follow-up services.

Hearing aids pack a huge amount of technology into very small packages. And while our suppliers manufacture them using high quality materials, they can be relatively fragile and a good care regime is recommended.

Choosing where to have your hearing issue managed is a critical decision. It’s important to choose the best hearing care provider that you feel most comfortable with while ensuring the products and services they offer provide fit well with your lifestyle.

Background noise for Hearing Aid wearers can be the enemy of hearing aid wearers. Many simply couldn’t pick up on it before getting their hearing devices, but when it is there it can be very unwelcome.

Many people wonder Am I Losing My Hearing? Difficulty hearing specific voices in a crowded room, having to turn the volume up on the TV, difficulty hearing people on the phone are all possible signs of a developing problem.

Ears are perfectly formed to capture sound, but the incredible efficiency of their design means they can sometimes capture too much.

Which? Magazine is a strong advocate of independent retailers, like The Hearing Clinic UK, when it comes to hearing aids.