HEARING LOSS

Hearing Loss

Around one in seven people in the UK has a hearing loss – that’s over 9 million people

42% of people over 50 in the UK have some kind of hearing loss

Signs of hearing loss

Do people seem to mumble rather than speak clearly to you
Do people have to repeat what they have said before you understand them
Do other people find your television too loud but if they turn it down to their level you are unable to hear it
You hear well in a one to one situation, but when you are included in a group of people, it is hard to keep up with the conversation
Do you have difficulty understanding what is being said in noisy places, such as pubs and restaurants, even though other people are managing to hold conversations
Do you find it tiring to listen to conversations because you have to concentrate so hard
Do you have difficulty hearing when using the telephone
Do you need to be looking at someone to be able to hear what they are saying

If these symptoms sound familiar now is the time to arrange your hearing assessment, free of charge and without obligation. An audiogram will allow the audiologist to assess your problem and either refer for a medical opinion or discuss whether a hearing aid will be of benefit to you

Home visits for hearing tests are available in Basildon, Canvey Island, Corringham, Grays, Hockley, Leigh on Sea, Rayleigh, Rochford, Southend on Sea, Wickford, Benfleet and Westcliff on Sea