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“The information you need to make informed decisions about your hearing”
Struggling to hear people clearly, arguing over the volume of the TV? Avoiding going to places because it is too difficult to understand what people are saying? You are not alone, many people like you have similar problems, it's not about the volume, it's about clarity, and if people stopped damned mumbling you would be doing fine! Does that sound a bit familiar?
Being able to hear and communicate with ease makes a massive difference to our lives and our well-being, something that we do not realise until we have a problem. We believe that everyone should have the pleasure of hearing well and the benefits it brings to their lives.
Finding out what to do about it is when the problems start. You are faced with a load of technical gobbledygook that you need to try to decipher before you can make decisions. We think we can fix that problem.
We have extensive experience in the hearing profession, one of us as a customer and the other as both a hearing professional and a sales manager in a hearing aid manufacturer. We want to share our knowledge so that we can equip people with hearing loss with the information they need to make good decisions about their hearing and their treatment.
We also have extensive experience with Independent hearing professionals across the world; we want to share our knowledge of them, their commitment to delivering the best hearing aids and the best care. We think that they should be rewarded for their ethos and ideals and you need the information about professionals who are committed to their customers.
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We've been writing articles about hearing aids, hearing loss, tinnitus, wax removal and all other ear-related things for over 15 years.
Latest News & Information From Our Blog
Altering Oticon Intent hearing aids remotely via RemoteCare
RemoteCare works a bit like FaceTime in that you can video-call with your provider, but also, they can alter your hearing aids and then send the updates directly to your ears over the app.
Gettiing rechargeable battery replaced on Oticon More hearing aids
I’ve been happily wearing a pair of Oticon More for about four years now. Just recently I noticed that the rechargeable battery in the right ear wasn’t holding its charge for as long as it used to. Previously, I could charge the aids overnight and wear them for a whole day with no worries about battery power.
Confidence that you are going to be able to hear is everything.
I've been wearing a pair of Oticon OPN 2 hearing aids during that time and its a sign of how great they've been that I haven't really had to think about them or to worry about hearing loss.
Sonova formally enter OTC hearing aid market
Sonova has finally released products suitable for the OTC hearing aid market in the US with the release of two Senheisser products. The Senheisser All Day Clear and All Day Slim represent the culmination of both their ongoing experimentation with direct to consumer models and the overarching brand strategy for the acquisition of Senheisser. They are interesting products and it should be interesting to see how the buying public react.
Phonak announces the launch of new Lumity hearing aids
It must be EUHA time again, every manufacturer is announcing the launch of new products. Phonak, not to be outdone has announced the launch of a new hearing aid platform they are calling Lumity. Rechargeable models only, I wonder how the buying public will react to that?
ReSound Announces Omnia Hearing Aids Launch
ReSound announced the launch of a new hearing aid platform they are calling Omnia on the 16th of August. The platform will initially be available in Receiver In Canal devices and the rollout will begin on the 25th of August in the US and Canada. Here is what we know.
Why I Was Missing in Action
I have been missing in action more or less for the last nine months, I want to tell you why. I also want to right an injustice served by me and finally share some learnings handed down to me.
Spending £4,000 to solve a £4 hearing aid problem
It irritates me greatly when I hear that someone in my profession is taking the piss out of consumers, it really irks me. A friend of mine wrote a cautionary tale on his website recently that drove it home that slightly shady practices are still a feature in some parts of our business. So let me tell you about the man that was recommended a £4,000 fix for a £4 hearing aid problem.
GN Announces Launch of New Rechargeable Custom Aids
ReSound announces the launch of a new hearing aid model, a hearing aid that will hide in plain sight. Their new rechargeable custom hearing devices look very like wireless earbuds and fit well into that new and growing segment. It should be interesting to see how this segment pans out over the next few years and just how welcoming the marketplace will be.
The Authors of The Little
Book of Hearing Aids
Independent advice guide
Buying hearing aids can be quite a daunting affair, not least because understanding the choices and technology available can be difficult. I have set out to make the incomprehensible gibberish understandable, explaining the types of hearing aids, their pros and cons, their technology and features in clear language.
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Helping You Understand
Simple Honest Advice
The amount of information available around hearing aids can be confusing and overwhelming. Technobabble about technology levels and features can be hard to decipher and want to make you run into the street screaming. You just want a damned hearing aid that will help you hear! We want to help you find one with simple, clear and easy to understand information about the features and the benefits, and what you can expect
Real Ear Measurements Are Essential For Hearing Aids
Gold Standard Fitting
Real Ear Measurements, REMs or Speech Mapping are imperative for best practice hearing aid fitting. It is our best advice to you, to find a hearing care provider who does offer them when you are purchasing. Ask any provider you deal with, do they offer probe tube measurements, if they say no, tell them you will go somewhere else.
A Network of Hearing Aid Providers in The UK and Ireland
Independent hearing Aid Centres
You might not know it already, but finding the right hearing healthcare professional is important to the outcome of the process. We want to make sure that you don't find out the hard way. We are building a network of trusted Independent Hearing Aid Centres so you can easily get the care and attention of a skilled and committed pro
A Network of Earwax Removal Specialists in The UK and Ireland
Independent Earwax removal Centres
We are building a network of trusted Independent earwax removal specialists so you can easily get the care and attention of a skilled and committed pro
What is Microsuction Earwax Removal & Why Does it Matter?
Many Independent Hearing Healthcare Professionals are offering Microsuction earwax removal, but what is it and why would it be better than other forms of ear cleaning?
Widex models including the Unique and Evoke Range
Unitron models including the Tempus and Max Range
Starkey models including the Made For iPhone Range
Resound models including the Linx 3D and Quattro Range
Oticon models including the new Opn S Brain Hearing Technology
Signia models including the Styletto Connect and Nx Made For iPhone Technology range
Bernafon models including the amazing Zerena range
Phonak models including the Belong and Marvel Range
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