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Hearing Aids<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

We provide various types of hearing aids. Depending on your level of hearing loss (mild, moderate, severe, or profound), we prescribe the most suitable hearing aid for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your Guide to Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hearing aids are available free of charge through the NHS. Following an appointment with our Audiology department, you will receive an audiogram. This will reflect your level of hearing loss (mild, moderate, severe, or profound) and assist our audiologists in deciding the most suitable hearing aids to prescribe to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Hearing Aid? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hearing aids are small devices with built-in microphones which pick up sounds and convert them into electrical signals. These signals are then processed, amplified, and converted back into sounds for you to hear. NHS generally fits behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids. BTE hearing aids sit behind your outer ear and is connected to a tubing with a mould, or a thin wire with a speaker that is placed inside your ear canal. Your hearing aid will be tailored to suit your own hearing needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NHS provides various types of hearing aids. Depending on your level of hearing loss, the size and type of hearing aid will differ. In the images below, you will see some of the hearing aids that we often prescribe to patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Benefit of NHS Hearing Aids <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hearing aids are available on the NHS for anyone who needs them. Your GP can refer you to us if they think you might need a hearing aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the benefits of getting an NHS hearing aid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n