NHS Hearing Aids
Jazzguitar
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Someone here said I can get a free NHS Hearing Aid? I live in Whitleigh Plymouth Devon. CAn I get a free hearing test at Derriford Hospital? Neville
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Have you talked to your audiologist / hearing therapist?
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I dob't have one. Where can I I get one in Plymouth Devon please Neville
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You need a referal from your GP. In my area the NHS audiology service is with Specsavers
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Thank you Neville Pearson email nevillepearson1@virginmedia.com
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Thank you. I have written to my GP. Telling him that. Neville
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Hi @Jazzguitar
Yes it is free on the NHS
Doctors don't normally send you to an audiologist, unless they have seen you first.
So i would advise making an appointment with your doctor.
When you See the audiologist, they will give you a hearing test.
If you do need a hearing aid, they will do a mould of your ear on the same day.
When the hearing aid is made.
They will also give you a suply of batterys and a case.
I'm profoundly deaf, but i still went through the process.
My son is deaf In one ear, and has just recently received his hearing aid.
Some places will give you a free hearing test, but they will charge you a lot of money for the hearing aid.
Hope that helps
Bev
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Great advice Bev Thank you NEville
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Thank you I will my email GP. As I play Guitar my hearing is very important to me.
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