Hearing care

With our very experienced hearing specialist Sam Humphries, you will find a full range of the latest hearing aids - including rechargeable, Bluetooth & AI enabled, app controlled, wireless streaming, CROS aids, as well as automatic versions.

Initially the audiologist will conduct a thorough case history, asking about your hearing health and your social lifestyle. She will then complete and note a thorough examination of the physical condition of your ears. This is followed by a full audiometric battery of tests; including hearing and speech understanding tests, middle ear function tests and uncomfortable loudness level testing – a full 'MOT' for your ears!

The hearing test involves presenting a series of tones or beeps to determine the very quietest sounds that you can hear across a range of frequencies. This will be visible in the form of the audiogram, which is a graph that shows how well you can hear compared to a normal hearing person. This will be explained to you in a manner that is easy to understand.

The speech discrimination tests determine which sounds and words you are actually physically hearing and understanding at different intensity levels, without the help of any lipreading or non-verbal cues. These are  very important tests which will then be explained to you in conjunction with the hearing test results.

The audiologist will discuss an individual plan with you, to help you hear as well as possible in the situations you have discussed with them. The entire process is non-invasive and painless.

‘Gold-standard’ microsuction ear wax removal is also available, as well as custom hearing protection (such as swim plugs, musician’s pieces, noise and industrial plugs, motorsports, bike and shooting plugs, and sleep plugs for a more peaceful night’s sleep!

Tinnitus counselling and management, and specialist tinnitus combination hearing aids are also available.

Please see  www.southwestaudiologyservices.co.uk or contact Sam on 07983 593892 or samh.sas@outlook.com for more information.