Hearing Assessments
About Our Hearing Assessments
Our Hearing Assessments are a comprehensive process designed to accurately identify the type and degree of hearing loss you may be experiencing. By evaluating various aspects of your hearing, our assessments ensure that we can recommend the most effective solutions tailored to your unique needs. At Hearing Health Hub, we prioritise providing personalised care to each of our clients. We understand that hearing health is highly individual, and our goal is to offer the most appropriate hearing aids and support services that will enhance your hearing ability, improve your quality of life, and ensure you feel confident in your hearing solution.
Our team of experts will guide you through the assessment process, which typically includes a range of tests to assess both the outer and inner ear functions, speech recognition, and sound discrimination. This thorough examination will help us determine not only the severity of any hearing loss but also the most suitable hearing aids or other assistive devices for your lifestyle.
To further enhance the customisation of your care, we encourage you to provide any relevant information regarding your hearing history, such as previous hearing assessments, medical conditions, or circumstances that may have contributed to your hearing concerns. This background information will allow us to refine our recommendations, ensuring that the hearing aids and services we provide align with your specific needs and expectations.
At Hearing Health Hub, we are committed to making sure you receive a service that is as personalized and effective as possible. Our team will work closely with you to ensure that every aspect of your hearing health is addressed and that you are equipped with the right tools to improve your auditory experience. Whether you are looking for solutions for a recent hearing issue or seeking to enhance your hearing capabilities, we are here to support you every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What Is A Hearing Assessment?
A hearing assessment is a professional evaluation that measures how well you hear different pitches and volumes of sound. It helps identify whether you have hearing loss, what type it is, and the most appropriate way to manage it.
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How Long Does A Hearing Assessment take?
A full hearing assessment typically takes between 30 and 60 minutes, covering an initial discussion of your hearing history, a physical check of your ears, and the hearing tests themselves.
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Do I Need A Hearing Assessment If I Have No Symptoms?
Yes, it's still worth having your hearing checked periodically even without symptoms, since hearing loss often develops gradually and can go unnoticed until it starts affecting everyday conversations.
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What Happens During A Hearing Assessment?
A hearing assessment usually starts with a discussion about your hearing concerns and medical history, followed by a physical examination of your ears, and then a series of tests where you respond to different tones and words played through headphones.
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Is A Hearing Assessment Painful?
No, a hearing assessment is completely painless. It simply involves listening to sounds and words at different volumes and indicating when and what you hear.
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How Often Should I Have My Hearing Checked?
Hearing checks are recommended every few years for most adults, becoming more frequent from around the age of 50. However, if you notice any changes in your hearing, it's best to book an assessment as soon as possible, regardless of when your last check was.
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Can A Hearing Assessment Detect Hearing Loss Early?
Yes, a hearing assessment can identify hearing loss in its early stages, often before it becomes noticeable in daily life, which makes early management and treatment more effective.
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Do I Need A Referral For A Hearing Assessment?
This depends on the route you take — private hearing assessments can usually be booked directly without a referral, while NHS hearing tests are typically accessed via a referral from your GP.
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What Are The Signs That I Need A Hearing Assessment?
Common signs include difficulty following conversations in noisy environments, frequently asking people to repeat themselves, turning the TV or radio up louder than others prefer, and a sense that speech sounds muffled.
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What Is The Difference Between A Hearing Test And A Hearing Assessment?
A hearing test typically refers to the core listening exercises that measure your hearing thresholds, while a hearing assessment is broader, including a discussion of your history and symptoms alongside the tests, to build a fuller picture of your hearing health.
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Can Children And Older Adults Have A Hearing Assessment?
Yes, hearing assessments can be carried out for people of all ages, from young children through to older adults, with the approach adapted to suit the person being tested.
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How Should I Prepare For A Hearing Assessment?
It helps to note down any hearing difficulties you've noticed, bring a list of current medications, and avoid loud noise exposure in the hours beforehand, as this can temporarily affect your results.
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Can Earwax Affect The Results Of A Hearing Assessment?
Yes, a build-up of earwax can block sound from reaching the eardrum and may affect test results, so it's often checked for and addressed before or during the assessment.
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What Should I Do If My Hearing Assessment Shows Hearing Loss?
If your hearing assessment shows hearing loss, your audiologist will explain the results and discuss the most suitable next steps. Depending on the type and severity of your hearing loss, this may include hearing aids or other treatment and support options.
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Phonak Hearing Aids
Take a look at some of our Phonak hearing aids, for custom hearing protection or other brands, contact us for further information.
Phonak Audéo™ Paradise
The hearing aid that delivers unrivalled sound quality and empowering smart apps.
Phonak Naída™Paradise
The hearing aid with powerful, rich sound featuring hands-free calls, direct connectivity and maximum reliability.
Phonak Virto™ Marvel
Custom hearing aid now also available in stylish black finish with direct connectivity and hands-free calls.
Phonak Naída™
Marvel
The hearing aid with powerful, rich sound featuring hands-free calls, direct connectivity and maximum reliability.
Phonak Sky™
Marvel
Available with powerful rechargeable technology, Marvel is easy to use, quick to charge and offers a full day of hearing including streaming.
Phonak Bolero™ Marvel
Marvel performance for mild to severe hearing loss offering maximum reliability and robustness.
Starkey Hearing Aids
Take a look at some of our Starkey hearing aids, for custom hearing protection or other brands, contact us for further information.
Behind the Ear
(BTE)
The world’s most common hearing aid style. Available in standard, mini or power.
Completely in Canal (CIC)
Only the tiny removal handle of the hearing aid shows outside of the ear canal.
In Canal Hearing Aid (ITC)
Custom hearing aid that fits in the ear canal. Smaller portion shows in outer ear.
In the Ear (ITE)
Custom hearing aid that fits within the outer portion of the ear.
Receiver in Canal (RIC)
Small, discreet and quick to fit. Perfect for first-time hearing aid wearers.
Invisible (IIC)
Rest in the second bend of the ear canal where no one can see them.
Oticon Hearing Aids
Take a look at some of our Oticon hearing aids, for custom hearing protection or other brands, contact us for further information.
Oticon More™ miniRITE T
Oticon More miniRITE T is a discreet hearing aid style with disposable batteries.
Oticon Opn™ Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC)
Oticon’s very discreet Completely-in-the-Canal hearing aid sits completely inside the ear canal.
Oticon Opn S™ BTE Plus Power
Oticon Opn S BTE PP features a compact design with a convenient double push button for easy operation of volume and programmes.
Oticon Opn™ In-the-Canal (ITC)
The Oticon Opn In-the-Canal hearing aid sits discreetly in the ear canal. A small part of the hearing aid is visible in the lower part of the ear.
Oticon Xceed Play BTE Super Power
Designed for children with severe-to-profound hearing loss, Oticon Xceed Play BTE SP supports your child’s ability to hear.
Oticon Opn Play™ miniRITE
Oticon Opn Play miniRITE is a stylish and discreet hearing aid that sits snugly behind the ear and has a smart single push button.
Testimonials
I decided to pay Rahim a visit myself and was delighted with the friendly and efficient service to obtain hearing aids, without the pressure to buy. Every step was explained clearly and the hearing aids were delivered in less than a week. Great service..
The Bluetooth function from my hearing aids to my phone is fantastic.
I would recommend hearing health hub without hesitation.
