If you've any concerns about your hearing the sensible first step is to have your hearing tested by a professional. Hearing tests are offered free of charge at Boots and can be booked by calling 0845 270 1600 or click here to book an appointment online.
If you’ve never had your hearing frequency tested before and you’re not sure what’s involved don’t worry, hearing tests are straightforward and painless procedures. You’ll be asked to discuss your hearing and then to complete a number of tests that will check the health of your ears and how well you’re hearing. You can learn more about what’s involved by reading the 'What happens in a hearing test' section below.
If you’re not sure you need a hearing test at the moment take a look at our do I need a hearing test section which provides more information on who should get their hearing checked and how regularly.
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adamsxi
19 Jan 165#1
pardon?
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adamsxi
19 Jan 165#1
pardon?
blnkbonny
19 Jan 16#2
They frequently hand out £10 worth of Loyalty points for having it done as well.
If you're over 60 wait for that.
RjaRavenheart
19 Jan 16#3
meant to add heat. pressed the wrong button. nice post!
pasheast
19 Jan 16#4
Surely they all give the hearing test free? You will of course be given the sales pitch for their expensive aids too if your hearing is below par. Remember that the NHS hearing aids are very good and free (so is the hearing test!).
brilly to pasheast
20 Jan 16#8
i heard (:man:) that nhs hearing aids are approx 7-8 years out of date tech wise and only have the most basic of functionality
this may be enough for you but many people may want/need the more advanced features
moneyballs2
20 Jan 161#5
I'm curious if anybody in the know can suggest whether this would be suitable for somebody that is pretty sure their range of frequency hearing is fine, but struggles hearing conversations or dialogue on the TV.
I'm not sure if it's because I'm noticing it more because I've had it pointed out to me, but I ask people to repeat themselves a lot.
I also prefer to watch TV with the subtitles on so I don't miss out on what is being said. Sometimes I can rewind something multiple times and still not fully catch what is being said.
And I also learned that people can ordinarily hear and understand the words in most songs after even just a couple of listens (I have to Google for the lyrics...)
Can they test for the above? Thanks :smiley:
(I'm in my early 20s)
Jordz2ky
20 Jan 16#6
I am exactly in the same situation which is why I have made an appointment just to be sure. I always have to have the TV louder than anyone else and I can never hear people in busy environments e.g. barman/woman when I am out (I am also in my early 20s).
brilly
20 Jan 16#7
i think you'll probably find your hearing is weak in a few frequencies - some sounds tend to be at a certain frequency such as 'sss' is pretty high so if are deficient in one area you would be missing whole parts of words.
hearing aids can boost each frequency to a different degree to give you a more balanced hearing profile and so increase hearing/understanding.
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If you’ve never had your hearing frequency tested before and you’re not sure what’s involved don’t worry, hearing tests are straightforward and painless procedures. You’ll be asked to discuss your hearing and then to complete a number of tests that will check the health of your ears and how well you’re hearing. You can learn more about what’s involved by reading the 'What happens in a hearing test' section below.
If you’re not sure you need a hearing test at the moment take a look at our do I need a hearing test section which provides more information on who should get their hearing checked and how regularly.
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All comments (26)
If you're over 60 wait for that.
this may be enough for you but many people may want/need the more advanced features
I'm not sure if it's because I'm noticing it more because I've had it pointed out to me, but I ask people to repeat themselves a lot.
I also prefer to watch TV with the subtitles on so I don't miss out on what is being said. Sometimes I can rewind something multiple times and still not fully catch what is being said.
And I also learned that people can ordinarily hear and understand the words in most songs after even just a couple of listens (I have to Google for the lyrics...)
Can they test for the above? Thanks :smiley:
(I'm in my early 20s)
hearing aids can boost each frequency to a different degree to give you a more balanced hearing profile and so increase hearing/understanding.