Hearing Test
Just as our eyesight deteriorates as we get older, hearing has it’s own natural ageing process. The majority of people experience some form of hearing loss and because this is often very gradual, many are unaware of the problem until they begin to experience difficulties in everyday communication.
Common, easily detectable, signs that you may have a hearing loss include;
- feeling like other people are not speaking clearly or are mumbling
- friends and family commenting that your television or radio is very loud
- finding it hard to follow conversations in noisy environments
- having to ask others to repeat what they have said.
"I've worn hearing aids of many kinds since I was eight years old, back in 1951. I have to say that I'm tremendously impressed by what I've experienced at Nantwich Hearing Centre in both the quality of Alan Jackson's consultation and the quality of the hearing aids supplied by Widex. Both I and my wife Joan have been here, with widely differing degrees of hearing loss and history. Alan was able to help both of us so much. Not only is the technology of these aids far beyond anything else I've seen, in things like "training" aids to your personal preferences, but the supporting equipment, for instance streaming our TV's sound wirelessly directly to our hearing aids, gives us a whole new experience which is quite mind-blowing in sound quality. Thanks, Alan."
What our clients say
Useful information prior to your first visit
We have put together some commonly asked questions
We always allow an hour and a half for a full hearing test. Unlike other bigger organisations, we take the time to do a thorough assessment to ensure you get the very best results and have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you need to.
We actively encourage you to bring someone with you to your hearing assessment should you wish to.
This could be a spouse, partner, family member or someone who you feel close to. They can provide invaluable support and often provide us with really useful information during the initial discussions.
Yes we have a warm, comfortable, wheel chair accessible waiting area so please don’t worry if you arrive a little early.
Yes there is both a short-stay and a long-stay car park within a few minutes walk of our Nantwich Clinic. You will find a map on our contact page or Google Maps but please contact us on 01270 611212 if you need more detailed directions.
Yes we have a ground floor toilet accessible for all our clients.
Anyone who is fitted with hearing aids needs time to adjust and get used to them. To ensure you get the most from your hearing aids you will need regular follow-up appointments. Unlike some major high street retailers, we provide a comprehensive aftercare service. We do not want your hearing aids to end up discarded in a drawer! As a small, family run business we work closely with you and take the time to ensure your hearing is the best it can be. Alan is in our centre 5 days a week and we are happy to arrange appointments at short notice or outside opening hours if necessary. All aftercare appointments are included in the cost of your hearing aids.
Early indications of hearing loss are;
- Frequently having to ask people to repeat themselves.
- Having difficulty hearing in noisy or busy places
- Misunderstanding conversations
- Finding that people are mumbling
- Having to increase the volume on the television
- Avoiding social situations
If any of the above sound familiar then we recommend that you make an appointment with a qualified audiologist.
No. Like other items such as mobile phones and cameras, technology has moved on and today’s hearing aids are smaller, lighter and very discreet. In some cases they are totally invisible and others won’t know you are wearing them. A hearing aid should never be uncomfortable. At Nantwich Hearing Centre we will ensure yours fit perfectly, but please see our guide on the types of hearing aids.
Your hearing assessment will be conducted by Alan Jackson, who is a qualified Audiologist registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). All your fitting and aftercare appointments will also be with Alan. You will get to know him very well!