Hearing guides
Clear explanations and practical questions to help you find your next step.
11 guides
Your first hearing test: what to expect
You don’t need to know which hearing aid you want—or whether you need one—to start a conversation about your hearing.
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When conversations become harder to follow
Sometimes the first thing you notice is a situation, not a sound: a busy restaurant, several voices at once, or having to ask a friend to repeat something.
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How to choose a hearing centre
The best place to begin is somewhere you can reach, understand and feel comfortable asking questions. A polished profile is only one part of the picture.
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Hearing aids: a practical guide to your options
A hearing aid is part of a care process: understanding your hearing, choosing a suitable device, having it fitted and getting help afterwards. Start with the situations you want to improve.
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Online hearing tests: what a result can tell you
An online hearing check can be a useful prompt to seek an assessment. It cannot by itself explain every hearing problem, establish its cause or tell you which hearing aid to buy.
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Tinnitus and hearing: preparing for a useful conversation
If tinnitus is bothering you, the starting point is an assessment of your experience and symptoms. A device advertisement or another person’s treatment story cannot establish the cause or the right support for you.
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“Best hearing aids”: how to make a useful comparison
A “best in test” headline cannot choose a hearing aid for you. A useful comparison starts with your assessed hearing needs and the things you want to do comfortably each day.
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Invisible hearing aids: what to ask beyond appearance
If a discreet hearing aid matters to you, say so at the appointment. Appearance is a valid preference, but it belongs alongside fit, hearing needs, handling and the features you want to use.
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Rechargeable hearing aids: choosing a routine that works
Rechargeable hearing aids can fit a regular charging routine, but the useful question is how the exact device and charger will work in your day. Ask for a demonstration before you decide.
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Bluetooth hearing aids: check your phone before choosing
“Bluetooth” on a product page does not establish that every phone function will work with your hearing aids. Bring your own phone to the appointment and check the exact combination.
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Cleaning hearing aids: build the routine for your model
The correct cleaning method depends on the device and its parts. Start with the instructions for your exact hearing aid, then ask your clinic to show you the routine and watch you repeat it.
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