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Subject Topic: Which hearing aid?
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PersonTheOldDears
26/6/2016 at 7:17am
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I agree with Jackie, it takes a while for your brain to process a new way of hearing sounds. I woke up this morning with my ears ringing with tinnitus but put my hearing aids in and it abates. Anyone with hearing aids will find a noisy environment difficult to cope with. Curtains and carpets make a huge difference. Cafés with coffee machines are to be avoided! I also prefer 'proper' ear moulds, I tried the tiny 'one size fits all' type but sounds were intensified and my own voice magnified. Personalised moulds fit snugly and are not too noticeable. I was overjoyed when I first went out with hearing aids and realised the birdsong I had been missing out on. Mind you, coming home from Audiology on the bus was an experience, hearing all conversations, and the engine noise, but it does settle down. Good luck to anyone just been supplied with hearing aids, persevere and life is transformed😊


Personrush768
26/6/2016 at 8:25am
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It is true that Specsavers are working with the NHS in the provision of hearing tests and of hearing aids in some areas . A friend of mine 'oop north' has good and unobtrusive hearing aids, NHS ones, provided free through Specsavers. Unfortunately not all regional Health Authorities are funding this service yet. I went for a hearing test at Specsavers, assuming it was a nationwide scheme: it ain't! I could still have a hearing test, but would have to transfer to NHS to obtain free aids.
David

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Personbofs
26/6/2016 at 8:35am
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OH has recently had NHS hearing aids supplied, only went because I encouraged (nagged!) him because he thought everyone would be able to see them and he would be embarrassed. However, he very quickly got used to them, people either don't notice them or don't think it's worth mentioning and he is very happy with the improvement to his hearing. The hearing aids don't automatically make things louder, though the volume can be adjusted, but fill in the frequencies that he had trouble hearing. Plus now I know that when he doesn't answer he really is just ignoring me!!!


Personfreeatlast
26/6/2016 at 4:47pm
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I'm just going through this process. It turns out I'm profoundly deaf in one ear for higher frequencies, and now the other ear is declining slowly. I've known about this all my life, and after various tests it would appear this deafness was due to a very bad dose of measles as a child. A warning to any of you with young children and afraid of the MMR vaccine!

I have been for a couple of private tests and I can only have behind the ear ones due to the nature of my hearing. Prices are anywhere from £2700 to £3400. Appointments took just under a week.

My local hospital had appointments at just a week too, and it looks like I am in line for exactly the same hearing aids as the best available privately, and by the same maker Phonak.

I did do a trail at one place and they were simply amazing. for the first time I could understand what was being said in my right ear.

It would seem that the recent advances in hearing aids have made them well worth having.

Am I bothered about wearing them? Of course not, why should I be? Nobody bothers about such things these days thank goodness. Some things in our society have changed for the better in recent years.


PersonLlaniDavis
26/6/2016 at 11:09pm
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For all those with an NHS Hearing Aid, do you realise that you are entitled to a Disabled Adults Railcard?

All you need to do is scan the front of your "Battery Book" and fill in the on-line form, pay the fee and you and your "Helper" are entitled to discounted rail tickets.


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PersonDavid Klyne
27/6/2016 at 8:17pm
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Quote: Originally posted by LlaniDavis on 26/6/2016
For all those with an NHS Hearing Aid, do you realise that you are entitled to a Disabled Adults Railcard?

All you need to do is scan the front of your "Battery Book" and fill in the on-line form, pay the fee and you and your "Helper" are entitled to discounted rail tickets.


The things you learn on this forum.

David


PersonSinaj
28/6/2016 at 6:52am
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Quote: Originally posted by jsparkes201148 on 25/6/2016
It was my doctot who referred me for the hearing test. Specsavers was suggested because I could get an appointment quickly, and avoid waiting for hours at the local hospital.
I dont think NHS aids are free, you stoll pay, just like NHS dental treatment.


I have worn Hearing Aids for over 10 years, they are totally free on NHS and even the batteries are free!

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