In the UK hearing aids are available from registered and licensed hearing aid dispensers. Only a hearing aid dispenser registered with the Hearing Aid Council is legally entitled to undertake a hearing consultation with you. A Hearing Aid Council registration card is issued to each dispenser annually and should be produced upon request.
Most independent hearing aid dispensers (as opposed to a manufacturer seeking only to sell only their own brand name) now provide an extensive range at a competitive price as the cost of mass production and advances in technology improve.
Most hearing aid companies will provide a free hearing test. This can take place in the comfort of your home or at a hearing aid centre with a friend or family member present and at a time and a date of your choosing. The hearing aid audiologist will firstly discuss any hearing problems you may have and then conduct an examination of your ears followed by various audiological tests to assess whether a hearing aid is appropriate at that time. If an aid is required, the hearing aid audiologist will offer free impartial advice on the options and ranges most suitable to you.
A free home trial demonstration could also be provided to show you just how well various aids perform and the dramatic difference they can make not just to your hearing - but your whole enjoyment of life.
