Private treatment for hearing loss in London

Nearly 7 million people have an undiagnosed hearing problem, according to the Royal National Institute for Deaf People. Signs are often gradual, affecting day-to-day activities, such as going to restaurants and pubs, or watching TV. Many people put off going for a hearing test, but it’s a condition that can be effectively managed in most cases, significantly improving your quality of life. 

Hearing loss can creep up slowly. Symptoms to look out for include: 

• Having difficulty following conversations when there is music or chatter in the background
• Struggling to hear on the phone
• Turning up the volume too loud on the TV or radio, compared to family members
• Talking loudly 

Some people are born deaf, and our hearing can deteriorate at any age, but many of us will find that our ability to hear starts getting worse from around the age of 50. By the age of 70 most people find that they have some level of hearing loss. 

This is most commonly due to changes in the inner ear, making it less effective at picking up sounds, particularly those at higher pitches in noisy environments.

Hearing aids can significantly improve your quality of life, helping you to hear more clearly and communicate with others. Modern digital devices are no longer the large and clunky old fashioned devices they used to be. They are virtually invisible and highly efficient at reducing distracting background noise, enabling you to hear effectively. 

Some hearing aids sit inside the top part of your ear (the helix), virtually out of sight, allowing you to feel secure and confident, while ‘invisible’ hearing aids are custom-fitted to fit perfectly inside your ear canal. Wireless technology is also used to improve the quality of your hearing, as well as other aspects of your life, including health monitoring and detecting falls.

It can take time to make sure your hearing aids are working optimally and research shows an ongoing relationship with a skilled and experienced audiologist is key. Although hearing aids can work wonders when correctly fitted, issues can include blockages from earwax, and experiencing whistling or discomfort. 

Luckily these problems are all easily manageable with the right adjustments, as part of a dedicated aftercare programme. Unlike many high street retailers, when you come to our private clinic for hearing loss in London, you’ll always be treated by an experienced Clinical  Audiologist or a Consultant Audiologist, both highly skilled in making sure your hearing aids are working at their best.

It’s important to get your hearing tested if you notice that something is wrong. Untreated hearing issues can lead to feelings of isolation and anxiety, as well as affecting physical health, as you may start to avoid previously enjoyable activities such as exercising or going out to see friends. 

Experts studying the impact of hearing loss, especially among older people, suggest that those who do not seek help are also at greater risk of dementia, depression, heart problems and falls. 

A hearing test carried out by a skilled Clinical Audiologist will be able to identify any issues, and often there are straightforward solutions. It may simply be a build up of ear wax, or you may benefit from a modern custom hearing aid, fitted according to your individual needs and lifestyle.