We offer more than just a hearing test; we want to support you on your journey for better hearing and ear health. Our aim is to give you tailored support for hearing loss. Read more about our services here. 

Hearing Assessment 

Hearing Assessment

Here at Echowell Audiology we want to give you a relaxing and welcoming space to discuss your hearing needs with us, this is where our clinic differs from the high street hearing providers. With a warm welcome into our space with a tea or coffee, we will talk about your lifestyle and hopes for where you would like to improve your hearing. We will talk about your motivation levels and what you want your hearing journey to look like.  

What to expect at your hearing assessment? 

In the hearing assessment we will ask you some questions based on your current lifestyle, focusing on the areas where you feel you would like to improve. We will then ask you some questions about your ears, this will give us an understanding about their general health before we have examination.  

Next up, the examination. This is a two-part process. The first part involves using something called an otoscope. This is a device we will use to examine the overall health of the ear, the ear canal, and the ear drum. We will then use another device called a video otoscope to show you exactly what we can see.  

As the otoscope only allows us to see up to the ear drum, we do an extra check to see how the middle ear is working. We will use a device called a tympanometer to see how well your middle ear and eustachian tube is working. This works by forcing your ears to ‘pop’ a bit like when you are on a plane.  

After this test we will test your hearing, we will ask you to take a sit inside our specialist hearing booth, place some headphones on and press whenever you hear any beep sounds.  

Concluding the test, we will sit and explain your results in detail and create a treatment plan that is completely tailored to you, your needs, and your lifestyle.  

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FAQs

  • As a rule of thumb, it is a good idea to get your hearing checked every two years, this will allow us to monitor and track any changes to your hearing.  

  • Our hearing assessment appointments taken 75 minutes to complete to ensure we cover everything in detail and allow you to ask any questions you may have. Don’t worry if you think of questions when you get home, you can always contact us to ask any questions you may have. 

  • Common signs of hearing loss are: 

    • turning the TV up louder than others want it. 

    • finding it hard to follow conversation in pubs and restaurants. 

    • struggling to hear on the phone. 

    • often asking people to repeat what they say. 

    • having your partner complain that you don’t listen to them. 

    • feeling that other people mumble. 

    If you have sudden hearing loss in one ear, with ringing buzzing or whistling noses and dizzy spells. Call us urgently or visit A&E as soon as possible. The cause of your sudden hearing loss might not be serious, but in some cases can be a medical emergency. If this is the case, there is a very short window of time for treatment to successfully restore hearing. 

  • Hearing loss happens when sound signals don’t reach the brain. This is caused by a problem in the hearing system. 

    There are two main types of hearing loss. It’s possible to have both types, and this is known as mixed hearing loss. 

    Sensorineural hearing loss - This is caused by damage to the hair cells inside the inner ear, or damage to the hearing nerve, or both. It makes it more difficult to hear quiet sounds and reduces the quality of sound that you can hear. Sensorineural hearing loss is permanent but can often be treated with hearing aids. 

    Conductive hearing loss - This happens when a problem with the ear, such as ear wax or an ear infection, stops sound from passing through to the cochlea (the hearing organ). Sounds will become quieter and may sound muffled. It can be temporary or permanent, depending on the cause. Conductive hearing loss is usually caused by ear problems. 

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  • Unfortunately, we are unable to offer hearing assessment services on the NHS. At Echowell Audiology, we care about our community, for any one in receipt of any of the benefits listed below, we will be offering a £20 discount on our services.