Hearing Tests at Home in the UK - Get your hearing tested at home at a convenient time for you for free

Free Hearing Tests at Home in the UK

Can you have hearing tests at home?

Hearing tests that are accessible to everyone

At-home hearing tests offer comfort, privacy, and flexibility, allowing you to assess your hearing on your own schedule without the need for travel or appointments. They are often cost-effective and provide instant results, making them accessible for those with mobility issues or living in remote areas. This approach simplifies monitoring your hearing health.

On this page, we will be answering questions such as 'What should I expect from a hearing test at home?', 'Are hearing tests accurate?', 'What is an audiogram?' or maybe you might be questioning the current online hearing tests and if they give you an accurate result.

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Home hearing tests for the elderly

Hearing tests in home care

What is the process of a hearing test at home for elderly friends and family?  We offer hearing tests at home for the elderly in the UK.  We can visit you or a loved one even in a care home and our hearing tests for the elderly at home are generally carried out the same way as any other. 

The only difference is that you might want a member of your family or a friend to be there for support or to help relay personal information, take in audiology information, or make future decisions. 

If you do live in assisted living accommodation and you want to book a hearing test - you will need to let the management of the facility be aware of the visit.  Other than that it is the same process as any other home hearing test.

Information about Age UK hearing tests at home

In the past, Age UK referred their customers for their hearing healthcare to Claritas for services such as hearing tests, hearing aids, and hearing healthcare going forward.  Then Claritas went into administration in 2018 and now Amplifon has taken over this role, as well as the administrator. 

However, from experience, some customers have been unsuccessful with their transition to Amplifon for various reasons.  If this is the case for you, we can take care of you and your healthcare in the future.

Common Queries About Free Home Hearing Tests in the UK

Private hearing tests at home, are they any good?

Private Hearing Test at Home

Who does hearing tests at home in the UK?

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What to expect from a hearing test at home

What happens when you have your hearing checked at home?

There are many benefits to having a hearing test or other hearing healthcare services at home.  In fact, around 90% of our patients prefer to be seen at home.  Some of the reasons are due to poor health, being housebound, having logistical issues, or simply finding it more convenient for them. 

So, what happens at a home hearing test?

Here is a quick breakdown of what our hearing test process includes:

• Your audiologist will go through a few questions regarding your hearing healthcare history.
• There will be a painless examination of the ear canal - looking for any infection or damage.
• You will have a hearing test - where you will push a button when you hear a sound with headphones on.
• You will be told if a hearing loss is detected.
• You will go through your results with your audiologist so you will understand them fully.
• They will go through the cause of your hearing loss.
• Your audiologist will then go through all the solutions available to you.  These solutions will be based on your results, ear shape, lifestyle, and budget.

Getting a bigger picture with your past health history

Before your ear examination, the audiologist will first ask you a series of questions to better understand your current health, family medical history, and any specific worries and problems with your hearing.  The amount of information given is paramount to how they can help you and determine the right hearing solution for you. 

Our professional audiologists will chat with you about any health concerns or issues and generally put your mind at ease.  Remember that everything discussed is completely confidential.

The importance of an ear examination at home

The audiologist will begin examining your inner ear canal and outer ear with an otoscope, which visibly shows the general health of your ear and if anything might be obstructing your hearing - like earwax.  Then your hearing test (or audiogram) will begin.  The audiometer will be used to record various measurements that display your current level of hearing. 

These audiogram recordings will discover whether you have a hearing loss and ultimately diagnose the best hearing solution for your loss, help to address any issues and assist any future audiology plans.  Or you may need to be referred to an ENT specialist or GP for other treatment and examinations.

After your hearing test at home

The audiogram may seem a little overcomplicated at first, but your audiologist will go through every step and explain why each step is necessary - so you will always be in the know and aware of the process as and when it is happening.

If a hearing aid is needed your audiologist will go through all the hearing devices that would be beneficial for your hearing loss, lifestyle, budget, dexterity needs, technical needs, and connectivity required.

They will fit them for you at home and adjust the device in many different ways so you get the most out of them and experience the best sound possible.  All hearing loss is different and they must be tailored to your specific needs.