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Get to know your hearing aid

Like your ears, hearing aids come in all shapes and sizes. But unlike your ears, they’re full of technology that will hugely benefit your life. There’s something for everyone
and every need.
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Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) hearing aids

These aids sit discreetly behind the ear, with a thin wire connecting to a small speaker inside the ear canal.

Great for:

  • Mild to severe hearing loss
  • People who’d like a discreet but powerful solution

Top benefits:

  • Very discreet appearance
  • Comfortable and lightweight
  • Excellent sound quality, especially for speech

Behind-the-Ear (BTE)
hearing aids

These sit comfortably behind the ear and are connected to an earmould or thin tube that delivers sound into the ear canal.

Great for:
- Mild to profound hearing loss
- Those who like a robust, easy-to-handle option
- Longer battery life or advanced features

Top benefits:
- Reliable and powerful
- Easy to maintain
- Suitable for lots of hearing needs

In-the-Ear (ITE)
hearing aids

These amazing hearing aids are custom-made to fit perfectly and sit in the outer part of your ear.

Great for:
- Mild to moderate hearing loss
- People who prefer not to wear a
device behind the ear

Top benefits:
- Custom fit for comfort
- Easy to insert and remove
- Controls are easy to access

In-the-Canal (ITC) and Completely-in-Canal
(CIC) hearing aids

These clever hearing aids sit deeper inside the ear canal, making them very discreet.

Great for:
- Mild to moderate hearing loss
- People who’d like discretion

Top benefits:
- Very discreet appearance
- Natural sound direction
- Custom-made for your ear

Rechargeable
hearing aids

Many modern hearing aids are rechargeable, removing the need to change fiddly batteries.

Top benefits:
- Easy and convenient to use
- No small batteries to handle
- A full day of hearing on a single charge

Hearing aids with
Bluetooth connectivity

Bluetooth hearing aids connect wirelessly to smartphones, TVs, tablets, and laptops - making everything seamless fast.

Top benefits:
- Clearer phone calls streamed directly to your hearing aids
- Improved TV and media listening
- Easy control via smartphone apps

Your hearing aid, your way

The best hearing aid is the one that suits your hearing loss, lifestyle, and comfort. So our role is to support you, guide you, and help you make a decision that feels right for you. As part of your hearing check, we talk through:

  • Your hearing test results
  • Your day-to-day listening environments
  • Your mobility and comfort
  • How you’d like it to look
  • Budget and technology options

Remember, you’re under no obligation to buy from us.

Frequently asked questions

There are several types of hearing aids, including behind-the-ear, receiver-in-canal, in-the-ear, in-the-canal, and completely-in-canal styles. Each type suits different levels of hearing loss and lifestyle needs. Your audiologist will help you understand which options are suitable for you.

The best hearing aid is the one that matches your hearing loss, lifestyle, and comfort preferences. It all depends how active you are, where you spend most of your time, dexterity, and how you’d like it to look all play a role. A free hearing test and chat with our experts will help us recommend something to fit your perfectly.

Rechargeable hearing aids are a popular choice because they remove the need to change small batteries and are easy to use. Added to this, lots of them give you all-day hearing on a single charge. Great! Battery hearing aids are still suitable for some people, especially for those who like traditional batteries or don’t charge devices regularly. We’ll explain both options so you can decide what works best for you.

Most modern rechargeable hearing aids provide a full day of use on a single charge, even when streaming phone calls or TV audio. Charging is usually done overnight using a compact charging case.

Modern hearing aids are designed to be simple and comfortable. Many adjust automatically to different environments, and some can be controlled using a smartphone app. Whilst your having your fitting, we’ll show you how to use and care for your hearing aids and make sure you feel confident before you leave.
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