Hampstead Ear Care 17 Harben Parade, Finchley Road, South Hampstead, London, NW3 6JP

FREE OVER 50’s Hearing test.

Test your hearing online, then book an appointment to see a local audiologist
Step 1. Test your hearing online using our hearing screener.

Step 2. Call us to book a Free APPOINTMENT with a local audiologist.

Step 3. Should you require a hearing aid, we will test and offer you a free trial at one of our 6 clinics.

Audiology clinics based at Ruislip Manor, Hayes, Wembley, South Hampstead, and Kingsbury
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Welcome to the first steps to improve your quality of life by hearing better

Testing your hearing early can provide numerous benefits for your overall health and well-being. Here are a few key advantages:

1. Early Detection of Hearing Loss: Regular hearing tests can help identify any hearing loss or potential problems at the earliest stages. Detecting hearing loss early allows for timely intervention and treatment, which can prevent further deterioration and improve outcomes.

2. Better Communication and Relationships: Hearing loss can significantly impact your ability to communicate effectively with others, leading to misunderstandings and strained relationships. By testing your hearing early, you can address any hearing difficulties promptly and seek appropriate interventions like hearing aids or assistive devices, enabling you to maintain clear and meaningful communication with your loved ones.

3. Improved Quality of Life: Untreated hearing loss can have a negative impact on your overall quality of life. It can lead to feelings of isolation, frustration, and even depression. By identifying and addressing hearing loss early, you can improve your quality of life by staying connected to the world around you, engaging in social activities, and enjoying conversations and music.

4. Prevention of Cognitive Decline: Research suggests that untreated hearing loss may contribute to cognitive decline, including an increased risk of dementia and cognitive impairment. Early detection and intervention can potentially mitigate these risks and help maintain cognitive function.

5. Increased Safety and Awareness: Hearing loss can affect your ability to detect sounds like alarms, sirens, and approaching vehicles, compromising your safety. By testing your hearing early, you can ensure that you remain aware of your surroundings and take necessary precautions to prevent accidents or emergencies.

6. Personal and Professional Success: Clear hearing is crucial for effective communication in various aspects of life, including personal relationships and professional settings. By addressing hearing loss early, you can enhance your communication skills, improve job performance, and maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

Overall, testing your hearing early offers numerous benefits, from identifying potential hearing problems to improving your overall well-being and quality of life. It is a proactive step towards maintaining good hearing health and ensuring that you can fully participate in the world around you.

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WHY BOOK WITH US?
Testing your hearing early can provide numerous benefits for your overall health and well-being. Here are a few key advantages:
1. Early Detection of Hearing Loss: Regular hearing tests can help identify any hearing loss or potential problems at the earliest stages. Detecting hearing loss early allows for timely intervention and treatment, which can prevent further deterioration and improve outcomes.
2. Better Communication and Relationships: Hearing loss can significantly impact your ability to communicate effectively with others, leading to misunderstandings and strained relationships. By testing your hearing early, you can address any hearing difficulties promptly and seek appropriate interventions like hearing aids or assistive devices, enabling you to maintain clear and meaningful communication with your loved ones.
3. Improved Quality of Life: Untreated hearing loss can have a negative impact on your overall quality of life. It can lead to feelings of isolation, frustration, and even depression. By identifying and addressing hearing loss early, you can improve your quality of life by staying connected to the world around you, engaging in social activities, and enjoying conversations and music.
4. Prevention of Cognitive Decline: Research suggests that untreated hearing loss may contribute to cognitive decline, including an increased risk of dementia and cognitive impairment. Early detection and intervention can potentially mitigate these risks and help maintain cognitive function.
5. Increased Safety and Awareness: Hearing loss can affect your ability to detect sounds like alarms, sirens, and approaching vehicles, compromising your safety. By testing your hearing early, you can ensure that you remain aware of your surroundings and take necessary precautions to prevent accidents or emergencies.
6. Personal and Professional Success: Clear hearing is crucial for effective communication in various aspects of life, including personal relationships and professional settings. By addressing hearing loss early, you can enhance your communication skills, improve job performance, and maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Overall, testing your hearing early offers numerous benefits, from identifying potential hearing problems to improving your overall well-being and quality of life. It is a proactive step towards maintaining good hearing health and ensuring that you can fully participate in the world around you.
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More than 35 years of Testing hearing in adults
What’s involved when you book a hearing test
When you have a hearing test conducted by an audiologist, you can expect the following steps and procedures:
1. Initial Consultation: The process begins with an initial consultation where you will have the opportunity to discuss your hearing concerns, medical history, and any symptoms you may be experiencing. This conversation helps the audiologist understand your specific needs and tailor the testing process accordingly.
2. Physical Examination: The audiologist may conduct a physical examination of your ears using an otoscope to check for any visible signs of earwax buildup, blockages, or abnormalities that could affect your hearing.
3. Pure-Tone Audiometry: This is the most common type of hearing test. You will be seated in a soundproof booth and provided with headphones or earplugs. You will be asked to listen to a series of tones at different frequencies and indicate when you can hear them by pressing a button or raising your hand. This test helps determine the softest sounds you can hear at different frequencies. 4. Speech Audiometry: This test assesses your ability to understand speech. You will listen to recorded or live speech stimuli and repeat the words or sentences you hear. The audiologist will measure your speech recognition threshold (the lowest level at which you can understand speech) and your word recognition score (how well you understand speech at a comfortable listening level).
5. Additional Tests: Depending on your specific needs and the results of the initial tests, the audiologist may conduct additional tests to assess different aspects of your hearing. These may include tympanometry (to evaluate the movement of your eardrum), otoacoustic emissions (to assess the health of the inner ear), or auditory brainstem response (to evaluate the auditory nerve and brain’s response to sound).
6. Interpretation of Results: After completing the tests, the audiologist will interpret the results and explain them to you in a clear and understandable manner. They will discuss your hearing thresholds, any areas of concern, and the implications for your hearing health.
7. Recommendations and Treatment Options: Based on the test results, the audiologist will provide recommendations and discuss appropriate treatment options if necessary. This may include the use of hearing aids, assistive listening devices, communication strategies, or referrals to other healthcare professionals if further evaluation or intervention is required.
8. Follow-up and Ongoing Care: The audiologist will ensure that you have a clear understanding of the test results and any recommended interventions. They will provide ongoing care and support, including follow-up appointments, adjustments to hearing aids if applicable, and answering any questions or concerns you may have. Having a hearing test conducted by an audiologist is a comprehensive process that aims to assess your hearing abilities, identify any hearing loss or issues, and provide appropriate recommendations and interventions to improve your hearing health and overall quality of life.

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South Hampstead, Ruislip, Wembley, Hayes & Kingsbury 

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Our clinical procedures are always operated by experienced Audiologists no GP referral needed!

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Creative Heads Inc.

The blinding splendor of the diamond. The mighty power of the rocket. Design perfection. The status symbol for any business.

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