NHS Hearing Aids

Jazzguitar

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

Nystagmite

Have you talked to your audiologist / hearing therapist?

Jazzguitar

I dob't have one. Where can I I get one in Plymouth Devon please Neville

CockneyRebel

You need a referal from your GP. In my area the NHS audiology service is with Specsavers

CR

Sam_Alumni

@Jazzguitar
You can read more about hearing aids on the NHS here.

Jazzguitar

Thank you Neville Pearson email nevillepearson1@virginmedia.com

Jazzguitar

Thank you. I have written to my GP. Telling him that. Neville

bevt2017

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

Jazzguitar

Great advice Bev Thank you NEville

bevt2017

Your welcome @Jazzguitar
Hope you get sorted soon . 
Bev

Jazzguitar

Thank you I will my email  GP. As I play Guitar my hearing is very important to me.