Independent, Highly Qualified & Motivated
Unlike most high street providers, as an independent hearing aid provider, we have access to the whole
market and are not tied to any one hearing aid manufacturer. This means our recommendations
are based upon the best solution tailored to your needs, feel free to contact us
if you're looking for private hearing aids in Truro Cornwall.
In the latest Which report on hearing aid providers, independent audiologists were given the highest
customer satisfaction rating from over 2000 customers surveyed!
market and are not tied to any one hearing aid manufacturer. This means our recommendations
are based upon the best solution tailored to your needs, feel free to contact us
if you're looking for private hearing aids in Truro Cornwall.
In the latest Which report on hearing aid providers, independent audiologists were given the highest
customer satisfaction rating from over 2000 customers surveyed!
What is a hearing aid?
A hearing aid is a small electronic device specifically designed to enhance the volume of sounds
to improve hearing for people suffering from hearing loss
to improve hearing for people suffering from hearing loss
How do hearing aids work?
Essentially a hearing aid has three main parts: a microphone, an amplifier, and a speaker.
The microphone collects the surrounding sounds, the amplifier then increases the volume of these sounds,
and the speaker transmits the amplified sound into the ear
The microphone collects the surrounding sounds, the amplifier then increases the volume of these sounds,
and the speaker transmits the amplified sound into the ear
Benefits of Wearing hearing aids:
✓ CommunicationHearing aids make it easier for people to hear conversations with family and friends, enjoy their favourite music and maintain their independence
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✓ Quality of lifeUsing hearing aids to help with hearing loss has a positive impact on emotional well-being, alleviating stress, anxiety, and the frustration associated with hearing difficulties
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✓ Energy boostStruggling to hear clearly can be mentally draining. Hearing aids minimise this strain, resulting in reduced mental fatigue and stress caused by hearing loss
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✓ Manage TinnitusStudies have shown that hearing aids can be an effective treatment to reduce the symptoms of tinnitus. View study here by the National Library of Medicine
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Hearing Aid Manufacturers
We aim to deliver the best listening experience, tailored to your needs. Our hearing aid packages of
care range from a simple digital hearing aid to the most sophisticated, discreet, custom-made
hearing aid technology available on the market. We only partner with reputable companies in the
industry to guarantee the products we offer are the best available. Here are just few of our partners:
care range from a simple digital hearing aid to the most sophisticated, discreet, custom-made
hearing aid technology available on the market. We only partner with reputable companies in the
industry to guarantee the products we offer are the best available. Here are just few of our partners:
Hearing Aid Styles
During your hearing aid consultation in our audiology clinic located in Truro,
we will go through all the different options with you
We provide every style and type of hearing aid available, right down to a choice in colours!
we will go through all the different options with you
We provide every style and type of hearing aid available, right down to a choice in colours!
Receiver In The Canal (RIC)Most Popular Style!
Offering a very discreet option, in a variety of colours. Once on the ear, you will be amazed how discreet this option looks. This style delivers a natural sound as it does not block your ear
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RechargableAvailable in RIC, BTE, ITC or ITE
Rechargeable hearing aids are very popular with hearing aids wearers. The benefits include:
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In The Ear (ITE) or In The Canal (ITC)ITE is the larger of the two, with ITC being the more discreet option
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CIC or IICCompletely In the Canal or Invisible In the Canal
The IIC is the smallest, most discreet in the ear hearing aid
The CIC is a very small discreet option
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Flexibility, Solution Focused Options
During your hearing diagnostic, hearing aid accessories may be recommended alongside hearing aids
Modern accessories offer a new world of additional benefits that complement the core functionality of your hearing aids
Beyond amplifying sound, accessories offer a more seamless and enhanced hearing experience,
ultimately improving your hearing and supporting your daily life
Modern accessories offer a new world of additional benefits that complement the core functionality of your hearing aids
Beyond amplifying sound, accessories offer a more seamless and enhanced hearing experience,
ultimately improving your hearing and supporting your daily life
Adult social care
Adult social care can provide support and equipment, such as TV adaptors, door bells, smoke
alarms and alerting systems, to assist people with hearing impairment. There are also social workers
who can support deaf and hard of hearing people, should you require any additional support.
You can contact them via the access team using the details below:
Adult social care can provide support and equipment, such as TV adaptors, door bells, smoke
alarms and alerting systems, to assist people with hearing impairment. There are also social workers
who can support deaf and hard of hearing people, should you require any additional support.
You can contact them via the access team using the details below:
- Telephone: 0300 1234 131
- Email: [email protected]
What happens during a hearing aid fitting?
Your hearing aid fitting is an hour long appointment You are welcome to bring someone along to your
appointment as a lot is covered in the hour
You be able to see your brand new hearing aids and the kit that comes with them!
During the fitting we will answer any questions you may have
We will give you lots of support and counselling on how to adapt to your new hearing aids
appointment as a lot is covered in the hour
You be able to see your brand new hearing aids and the kit that comes with them!
During the fitting we will answer any questions you may have
We will give you lots of support and counselling on how to adapt to your new hearing aids
The fitting will include:
✓ Otoscopy - we will look inside your ears to check for wax
✓ Downloading your hearing test results on to your hearing aids
✓ Calibration of the hearing aids to ensure they will not whistle
✓ Real-Ear Measurements to measure the sound from the aids inside your canals to ensure we meet your prescription
✓ Discussion with you regarding how the aids sound - we will make further adjustments for your comfort
✓ Tailoring the aids for you - we will discuss whether you would like a volume control or programmes on your hearing aids so you may have dedicated listening settings for different environments. *compatible aids only
✓ We will discuss whether you would like the aids connecting to your mobile phone so you may use an App to adjust your hearing aids *compatible aids/mobile phones only
✓ Should you decide to connect the aids to your mobile phone, we will help get you started and go through the features on the app with you
✓ We will teach you how to insert and remove your aids
✓ We will teach you how to recharge your aids *if applicable
✓ We will teach you how to clean and maintain your aids
✓ You will receive a call 24-48 hours after your fitting, from Dave to check in with you and see how you are getting on. If you are having any difficulties, Dave will arrange an appointment to get you in sooner
✓ A follow up will be arranged (approximately 1 week post fitting) to review how you are getting on, go over anything you need us to again, and address any issues
✓ We will continue to arrange reviews until you reach the stage of being happy and confident with your new aids. At this point you will then be sent for every 6 months as per your aftercare package
✓ Otoscopy - we will look inside your ears to check for wax
✓ Downloading your hearing test results on to your hearing aids
✓ Calibration of the hearing aids to ensure they will not whistle
✓ Real-Ear Measurements to measure the sound from the aids inside your canals to ensure we meet your prescription
✓ Discussion with you regarding how the aids sound - we will make further adjustments for your comfort
✓ Tailoring the aids for you - we will discuss whether you would like a volume control or programmes on your hearing aids so you may have dedicated listening settings for different environments. *compatible aids only
✓ We will discuss whether you would like the aids connecting to your mobile phone so you may use an App to adjust your hearing aids *compatible aids/mobile phones only
✓ Should you decide to connect the aids to your mobile phone, we will help get you started and go through the features on the app with you
✓ We will teach you how to insert and remove your aids
✓ We will teach you how to recharge your aids *if applicable
✓ We will teach you how to clean and maintain your aids
✓ You will receive a call 24-48 hours after your fitting, from Dave to check in with you and see how you are getting on. If you are having any difficulties, Dave will arrange an appointment to get you in sooner
✓ A follow up will be arranged (approximately 1 week post fitting) to review how you are getting on, go over anything you need us to again, and address any issues
✓ We will continue to arrange reviews until you reach the stage of being happy and confident with your new aids. At this point you will then be sent for every 6 months as per your aftercare package
You mentioned Real-Ear Measurements as part of the fitting...
What are they?
Real ear measurements (REMs) are a painless procedure that measures how well a hearing aid works in a patient's ear. They allow us to assess how the hearing aids are performing inside the ear canal. Using speech signal, we are able to measure how effectively the hearing aids are accessing the speech signal in relation to the hearing loss
How it works:
The audiologist checks the ear for wax
A soft silicone tube is inserted into the ear canal
A sound stimulus is played into the ear through a speaker
The sound level at the eardrum is recorded
The hearing aid is inserted and the sound level is recorded again
The measurements are compared to targets based on the hearing loss prescription
The hearing aid is programmed to match the targets in order to meet the prescription
Want to learn more? You can watch a video of REM's being carried out here
How it works:
The audiologist checks the ear for wax
A soft silicone tube is inserted into the ear canal
A sound stimulus is played into the ear through a speaker
The sound level at the eardrum is recorded
The hearing aid is inserted and the sound level is recorded again
The measurements are compared to targets based on the hearing loss prescription
The hearing aid is programmed to match the targets in order to meet the prescription
Want to learn more? You can watch a video of REM's being carried out here
FAQ's
HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED A HEARING AID?
If you feel your hearing is getting worse the first step should be to book a free hearing test, you can do this online here we can then determine the best course of action and if a hearing aid would be the right choice for you.
HOW MUCH DO PRIVATE HEARING AIDS COST?
We provide hearing aids in Truro with packages to suit your personal needs, these start from £995 a pair, find out what’s included and the prices of all our hearing aid packages here
WHAT DO I DO IF MY HEARING AID STOPS WORKING?
For any issues with hearing aids provided by us please contact us:
Phone: 01872 857512
Email: [email protected]
If your hearing aid stops working or is faulty this will be covered by the manufacturer warranty and replaced free of charge.
Phone: 01872 857512
Email: [email protected]
If your hearing aid stops working or is faulty this will be covered by the manufacturer warranty and replaced free of charge.
CAN I CHOOSE WHICH TYPE OF AID I HAVE?
Firstly, we need to understand what type of hearing aid is best suited to you, then we can look at the pricing and style options you have for that type of hearing aid.
ARE HEARING AIDS UNCOMFORTABLE TO WEAR?
Modern hearing aids are designed for quality of life, they are smaller, lighter and more discreet, many are even invisible and wouldn’t be noticed at all. Custom-fitted hearing aids offer the most comfort and practicality.
WILL I HAVE ONE OR TWO HEARING AIDS?
In most cases, if you suffer from hearing loss in both ears it is recommended to wear one hearing aid in each ear to balance the sound entering the ears from different directions and volumes.
CAN WEARING HEARING AIDS MAKE MY NATURAL HEARING WORSE?
No, your natural hearing will not get worse because you wear hearing aids. Your natural hearing deterioration will also not be stopped by wearing hearing aids. Please get in touch to discuss private hearing aids or pop into out audiology clinic in Truro Cornwall.
