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Hearing Aids

Hearing aids make sounds louder so you are able to hear more clearly. Most hearing aids are battery-operated and will fit either in or around your ear.

What type of Hearing Aids are available?

Hearing aids are available in a variety of different shapes, sizes & types.

Digital hearing aids are the latest in hearing aid technology and have a small computer inside them. This computer will process the sounds that the hearing aid receives. Having a small computer in them allows your hearing aid audiologist to customise the hearing aid to suit your hearing loss perfectly!

A digital hearing device can also be cleverly programmed with preset settings. These presets are for different sound environments, for example a quiet room, an auditorium or a busy shop. If you require it, these presets can often be turned on or off using a small remote control (for example a special watch) so that the mode can be changed very discretely.

The benefits of digital hearing aids can be:

• customised to suit your hearing
• clearer listening in different environments
• your hearing aid is less likely to give feedback (ie whistle)
• some digital hearing aids can identify noise and reduce the amplication required (providing more comfortable usage)

	Completely in-the-canal hearing aids - These are small hearing aids that fit into the ear canal. They are smaller than in-the-ear hearing aids and are less visible. This type of hearing aid is not likely to be suitable if you have a severe hearing loss.
	In-the-ear hearing aids - These hearing aids fit entirely into your ear and can be used for a wide range of hearing losses. The main parts of the hearing aid are usually found in a small compartment attached to the moulded part of the aid.
	Behind-the-ear hearing aids - These hearing aids provide excellent sound quality and have an earmould that will be fitted inside your ear. The rest of the hearing aid (including the microphone) is located behind your ear.

Where can I get a Hearing Aid?

National Hearing Services are independant and can supply over 1000 different hearing aid models, including the Savia from Phonak, Tego from Oticon, Metrix from Resound, Senso from Widex and the Acuris from Siemens.

To ensure that you find the hearing aid that gives you the most improvement in your hearing it is important that you have a simple hearing test. National Hearing Services has a UK wide network of hearing specialist who will be able to provide you with a hearing test or let you try hearing aids in the comfort of your own home if you prefer.

What are the benefits of wearing a Hearing Aid?

If you have hearing problems a hearing aid will make a real difference to your quality of life. It should help you hear everyday sounds like the telephone and make it much easier to follow conversations with other people. As a result, your confidence in talking to people should improve.