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NHS Hearing Aids

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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CR
You can read more about hearing aids on the NHS here.
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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
Hope you get sorted soon .
Bev