Hearing Aids

Which Hearing Aid is Best for Me?

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

There is no need to live with the effects of hearing loss or endure the negative impact that it can have on your life. Help in Hearing can provide a wide variety of effective hearing solutions for all our patients. Our hearing aid audiologists offer expert advice and high quality hearing aids Marlow which are ideal for a variety of lifestyles and budgets.

Hearing loss can have a negative impact on all aspects of your life, from listening to music or having a conversation in a noisy restaurant, to attending a much-anticipated French language course London.  Help in Hearing are proud of their independence and are therefore in a position to choose hearing aids from any of the major hearing aid manufacturers.

Below are just a selection of the type of aids we can supply, depending on your requirements and severity of your hearing loss.

Extended Wear and Maintenance-free Hearing Aids

Phonak Lyric is the only aid in this category. It is a hearing aid which sits deep within the ear canal, close to the ear drum, is totally invisible and stays in the ear 24/7 for up to 90 days. No battery changes required, no cleaning required, hence it is termed as the ‘Contact Lens’ for the ear.

Deep Canal Hearing Aids

These are also entirely invisible, but they are custom built and can be taken out at night. They will need to have a change of batteries approximately every 5 days.

In-the-Ear Hearing Aids (ITE)

In the ear hearing aids can be made as a small completely in the canal (CIC), canal (ITC), half shell (HS) or full shell (FS) aid. They are all custom built and depending on the shape, size and power required can be a good alternative to a behind the ear aid.

Some of these aids have batteries which don’t need to be changed, (they are rechargeable) need very little maintenance and are particularly suitable for people who have dexterity problems.

Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aids (ITE)

The original and conventional behind the ear hearing aids feature a custom ear mould, which is inserted into the ear and has a tube to which the hearing aid is connected. These hearing aids Marlow are positioned behind the ear and are one of the most common hearing aids supplied by the National Health Service.

Other behind the ear hearing aids have very slim tubing to which small plastic domes are added and are placed into the ear canal. They are a good cosmetic alternative to the conventional BTE aids using the custom moulds and are also standard NHS supplied aids.

The currently most popular and best cosmetic behind the ear solution is the receiver in the canal (RIC) hearing aid, where the amplifier is connected at the end of a very fine wire and is positioned into the ear canal, either on a small plastic dome or a very small custom made ear mould. On the other end of this virtually invisible wire is the hearing aid itself, which is generally extremely small and very light so the user is hardly aware of it being there.

Whether you have recently begun to notice deterioration in your hearing, or you have been suffering for many years, do not make do with an outdated, inefficient hearing aid. Hearing aids Marlow from Help in Hearing are modern and sophisticated pieces of technology which will be fitted only after a thorough consultation has been carried out but will provide you with a fantastic improvement in hearing quality and lifestyle.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Help in Hearing. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Help in Hearing, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

HELP in HEARING now in BRACKNELL

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Help in Hearing are pleased to announce that as of Wednesday, October 5th 2011 and every Wednesday thereafter, will be offering consultations at

The Waterfield Surgery, Ralph Ride, Harmans Water, Bracknell, RG12 9LH

Services will include

  • Complimentary hearing screening
  • Full hearing assessments and consultations
  • Advice and demonstration of the latest hearing aid technology including invisible hearing aids
  • Hearing rehabilitation programme
  • Advice on Tinnitus Windsor & Bracknell
  • Advice on Ear Care & wax removal
  • Hearing and noise protection
  • All make Hearing Aid repairs

To book an appointment please telephone our Farnham Common practice on 01753 642687 where we will be glad to arrange a convenient time for you.

We look forward to meeting you.

Quote “BRACKNELL” and receive £100 voucher towards the cost of a new hearing aid.

By popular demand our SUMMER OPEN WEEK is back

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

Here at Help in Hearing we’re once again inviting you to our popular Summer Open Week, which this year is taking place between Monday 22nd to Friday 26th of August 2011. We’re inviting hearing aid users and those concerned about their hearing to come and visit us at our Marlow and Farnham Common centres, where they’ll be given access to a number of our services at absolutely no charge whatsoever. Whether you already use hearing aids or are simply concerned that you’re losing your hearing, there’s something for everyone during these open weeks. During the week we aim to give visitors a no obligation insight into the world of audiology. What is a hearing test? How do hearing aids work? What can be done to protect hearing? All these questions and many more that you may have can be answered by the trained team. Plus, all in attendance will receive free hearing aid batteries and will be entered into a mystery price draw.

Other benefits include -

- Free hearing test

If you’re concerned about your hearing or haven’t had yours checked for a while then these open weeks are the perfect opportunity to put your mind at rest.

- Hearing aid checking and cleaning

It’s essential to keep your hearing aid clean and in working order, otherwise you could miss out on living life to the full.

- Free trial of latest technology

The hearing aid industry is constantly evolving and innovating. We’re offering visitors the chance to try out the latest cutting edge technology for a two week period, to see how it can help them.

- Speech mapping

This final procedure is incredibly popular, as it allows us to visually map the effectiveness of hearing aids and then adjust accordingly.

So if you have any concerns whatsoever, the Help in Hearing team, providers of hearing aids Marlow and surrounding areas, extend the warmest welcome and urge you to reserve your place today.

Please click the following link to view our official invitation – Summer Open Week Invite – 22nd – 26th August 2011

Dr Hilary Jones & Lyric

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Listen to Dr Hilary Jones’s radio interview explaining about hearing loss and the new invisible, extended wear Lyric hearing aid.   CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK    Lyric Audio Feature

Thursday, 26th May Oticon Open Day

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

A Special Invitation
Especially For You
To Join Us For A Very Special
One Day Only Special Offer!

On Thursday, 26th May at Farnham Common we will be joined by hearing aid manufacturer Oticon to demonstrate their latest and most technologically advanced products, and for this special day only for those lucky few who book a follow up appointment on the day with a view to perhaps purchase, with no obligation to buy, Oticon will offer us special concessionary prices!

For your individual appointment call Marguerite on 01753 642687
Southmead Surgery Annexe, Blackpond Lane, Farnham Common, Bucks SL2 3ER or email her on
mail@helpinhearing.co.uk

Help In Hearing Phonak Open Day – Thursday 25th November 2010

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

The widely anticipated Phonak ‘Spice ‘ range of hearing aids are now available, and here at Help in Hearing we’re inviting visitors to experience this innovative new technology for themselves!

Places are limited, but those lucky enough to be in attendance on Thursday 25th November will be able to watch a demonstration from an official Phonak representative.

Demonstrations of the Spice range, which offers some of the most sophisticated hearing aid technology in existence, are only taking place at selected venues, so book now to secure your place.

Please click the following link to download and view a PDF file containing more information.

Phonak Open Day – Spice Range

Great Satisfaction!

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

From: John Rendall
Sent: 18 October 2010
To: Selma Becker
Subject: Great Satisfaction

I have recently been fitted with the latest Oticon Agil Pro hearing aids for both ears. These units incorporate the latest technology and have dramatically improved my hearing compared with the previous units I had been using for a remarkable 10 years!

The Oticon sound quality is amazing, lively and clear. They enable me to now be able to sit in a fairly crowded restaurant and conduct a normal conversation with those around the table.

The volume control is a very useful feature and I used this recently in a theatre when the actors were at one point turned away from the audience and those around me had some difficulty in hearing the lines.

Many thanks to Kevin and keep up the great work you are all doing at Help in Hearing.

Where to buy your hearing aid batteries in Windsor

Friday, September 24th, 2010

If you use a hearing aid, it is imperative that it is in the best working order at all times. The batteries are one of the most important parts of your hearing aid so through us at Help in Hearing, we provide you with a reliable and easy method of buying batteries for your hearing aids Windsor. Our quick and easy service allows you to buy replacement batteries to ensure that your hearing aid is always working to the highest possible standard.

We supply a wide range of hearing aids and use only the latest technology so are always on hand to advise and guide you to make sure you are buying the correct product for your hearing aid. We have a dedicated team of expert professionals who are more than happy to help with any issue you may have.

At Help in Hearing, we use only the best manufacturers around, so stock batteries to suit all models to provide a complete and stress free service to you. Your convenience is our main objective and our continual rise in customer satisfaction means we are fast becoming one of the most trusted and reliable hearing aid suppliers on the market.

Alongside our thorough fitting process, we also offer a repairs service whereby if anything should go wrong with your hearing aid, whether you purchased it through us or not, we will endeavour to solve your problem.

So, if you have struggled to find a location to purchase batteries for your hearing aids Windsor, we at Help in Hearing can provide the perfect solution. We stock a variety of models so will find a battery suitable for you so with very little disruption you can carry on with your day to day routine. For any further information please feel free to make an enquiry via our online form.

Hearing Aids Marlow: Summer Open Weeks

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Here at Help in Hearing we’re now gearing up for our fantastic Summer Open Weeks, which are taking place between 16th to the 20th and the 23rd to the 27th of August. We’re inviting hearing aid users and those concerned about their hearing to come and visit us at our Marlow and Farnham Common centres, where they’ll be given access to a number of our services at absolutely no charge whatsoever. Whether you already use specialists for hearing aids Marlow or are simply concerned that you’re losing your hearing, there’s something for everyone during these open weeks.

During each week we aim to give visitors a no obligation insight into the world of audiology. What is a hearing test? How do hearing aids work? What can be done to protect hearing? All these questions and any more that you may have can be answered by the trained team. Plus, all in attendance will receive free hearing aid batteries for the remainder of the year. Other benefits include -

-    Free hearing test

If you’re concerned about your hearing or haven’t had yours checked for a while then these open weeks are the perfect opportunity to put your mind at rest.

-    Hearing aid checking and cleaning

It’s essential to keep your hearing aid clean and in working order, otherwise you could miss out on living life to the full.

-    Free trial of latest technology

The hearing aid industry is constantly evolving and innovating. We’re offering visitors the chance to try out the latest cutting edge technology for a two week period, to see how it can help them.

-    Speech mapping

This final procedure is incredibly popular, as it allows us to visually map the effectiveness of hearing aids and then adjust accordingly. So if you have any concerns whatsoever, the Help in Hearing team, providers of hearing aids Marlow and surrounding areas, extend the warmest welcome and urge you to reserve your place today.