Hearing care
- Introducing "The Hearing Company” at the Blackheath Eyecare Centre.
- What causes hearing loss?
- Have you suffered hearing loss?
- What are your options if you have a hearing problem?
- What’s the difference between NHS and private hearing aids?
- What are the types of Hearing Aids available?
Introducing "The Hearing Company” at the Blackheath Eyecare Centre.
The Hearing Company is the UK's largest high street hearing care retailer with over 500 high street hearing centre's nationwide. For a free hearing test and personal advice we recommend a consultation with our hearing care professionals.
The Company provides a very high standard of care to thousands of people. The hearing tests are conducted by Registered Hearing Aid Audiologists. To book your free hearing test please contact us.
Without good hearing you may find it difficult to communicate well with people, enjoy your favourite music or entertainment and even fail to hear the doorbell or telephone ring.
The Hearing Company has a choice of the widest range of the latest hearing aids at competitive prices. The friendly professional service includes a FREE hearing test, free hearing aid fitting and lifetime aftercare service.
What causes hearing loss?
The most common cause of hearing loss is old age. Other causes include hereditary problems, diseases, infection, certain drugs, injury and exposure to excessive noise.
According to the Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID), some 42% of the over 50s in the UK experience some hearing loss. This rises to nearly 92% of the over 80s.
There are about 2million people in the UK who wear hearing aids but about 9million people with hearing loss who are not aware or in denial.
Research has shown that many people stuggle for years before seeking help. The number of people losing their hearing is on the increase because they have been exposed to loud noise in work and through the increase use of personal stereos, MP3 players etc.
Have you suffered hearing loss?
If you answer “yes” to the questions below we would recommend that you book in for a free hearing check at the Blackheath Eyecare Centre.
- Do you have trouble hearing the door bell or have to ask people to repeat themselves?
- Do people appear to be mumbling making conversations difficult to pickup?
- Do you have difficulty hearing the TV, radio or telephone?
- Do you avoid large gathering of people where listening may be difficult?
What are your options if you have a hearing problem?
You have two options:-
- Book a private appointment with us and have a free hearing test with a Registered Hearing Aid Audiologists.
- Visit your GP who will carry out a basic ear examination. He may then either refer you to a private hearing aid company or the your local NHS service.
What’s the difference between NHS and private hearing aids?
Putting aside the likelihood long waiting lists on the NHS you will also have a limited range of hearing aids on offer. The Hearing Company are able to supply several different types of hearing aids to suit all budgets and can even visit you at your home.
What are the types of Hearing Aids available?
If your hearing examination result shows that you suffer from hearing loss the hearing aids available will improve the quality of your life by assisting the hearing that you have left. This will help your self-confidence, maintain your relationships and improve your communication with family and friends.
Hearing aids are available in many different designs and colours. These products now provide a more natural hearing experience. These hearing aids including:-
- "Completely In The Canal" hearing aids
- "In The Canal" hearing aids
- "In The Ear" hearing aids
- "Behind The Ear" hearing aids
In addition to the free hearing test assessments on offer we also supply a full range of hearing aid batteries.