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Free NHS services local to you

All our NHS services are free, with clinics right across the country. This makes it quick, easy and convenient to get expert care close to home - often in as little as seven days.
Sussex
Merseyside & East Cheshire

Certified NHS hearing care

The Hearing People are accredited by Integrated Care Boards in England and, in direct partnership with the NHS. This means we can offer NHS hearing services across the country and local to you.
You can be seen in as little as seven days and if you do need NHS hearing aids, these will be funded by the NHS and free to you. It's a win win for your hearing.

Put your hearing to the test and book a free NHS check today

Our NHS hearing tests are very thorough and supportive, accurately assessing your hearing. Once complete, your audiologist will clearly explain your results and any next steps with you.



We’ll talk about your hearing concerns, medical history, and lifestyle.
Sussex
Merseyside & East Cheshire

NHS hearing care is packed with benefits

All of these services are provided free of charge by the NHS
Full NHS hearing check
NHS-funded hearing aids
Hearing aid fitting and programming
Free aftercare
and follow ups
Repairs and maintenance
Replacement
batteries

Why choose us for your NHS hearing care?

All our NHS hearing services are held in calm, local clinics rather than a hospital environment. For us, it’s all about making hearing care accessible, easy and reassuring.
  • Clinics local to you
  • Short waiting times
  • Experienced, expert audiologists
  • Appointments are never rushed
  • Free ongoing support

Quality, digital NHS hearing aids

All NHS hearing aids are modern, reliable digital devices designed to improve your everyday life. Your audiologist will explain which NHS hearing aids will suit your needs and lifestyle.
Clinics local to you
No long wait times
In most cases, we can fit your hearing aid on the same day as your hearing assessment
Latest NHS Bluetooth* technology

Pros and cons of NHS hearing aids

For many people, NHS hearing aids give them great quality and value.

The benefits of NHS hearing aids:

  • Completely free of charge
  • Free aftercare is included
  • Batteries, servicing, and repairs included
  • Reliable and effective hearing technology
  • Remote adjustments are available

Things to consider

  • A more limited range of styles and models
  • Fewer cosmetic options compared to private hearing aids
  • Generally less discrete is shape and form
  • Some may have longer wait times

Private options

If you’re not eligible for NHS hearing aids, or you’d like to explore more options, we also offer private hearing care. You can book a private hearing test with us, and your audiologist will explain all the options available to you.

Private hearing aids usually include:

  • A wider choice of discreet styles
  • Rechargeable hearing aids
  • Advanced Bluetooth and streaming features
  • The latest hearing aid technology
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Frequently asked questions

We usually have appointments available within a few days. But please check availability with your local clinic when you book.

Once our audiologist checks your hearing, if you need hearing aids in most cases we can fit them the same day. There are times this can’t happen, for example if you need earmoulds made.

No, it’s completely free. Our audiology services are entirely funded by the NHS, so you don’t have to pay anything for your hearing aids, batteries or follow-up services.

Yes, our NHS hearing aids are Bluetooth* enabled, so you can enjoy seamless integration with digital devices for an enhanced hearing experience. You can even use an app on your phone to control your hearing aid settings like the volume and background noise reduction features.

*Connects to the latest iOS and certain android devices only. If you are unsure, please ask your audiologist to check for compatibility. You may need additional accessories for non-compatible devices.

Absolutely. You’re welcome to bring a family member or friend along to your appointment. Having a familiar voice present can be very helpful when checking your hearing.

If you need to get in touch to change your appointment date or time, please give us a call on 0345 163 0345
Need help? We’re all ears
If you think you may be eligible for NHS hearing aids or would like to arrange a hearing assessment, please get in touch. We can help with the process and even advise on next steps.
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