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johnk | 07:22 Mon 13th Jan 2025 | Body & Soul
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Are non NHS hearing any better than NHS ones and if so what brand is best

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Amplifon are superb

Several people I know wear hearing aids. Some of them have spent sizeable anounts of money on hearing aids, only to find that the NHS ones were just as good.

I have both.

These -

https://audicare.co.uk/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0sPx-KHyigMVHZRQBh3nTSfxEAAYASAAEgIFxvD_BwE

are very affordable and perform just as well as the NHS ones, and being rechargeable there is no messing about with batteries.

ps. I have the ones shown in a white case at £79.99

You will have a bigger choice if you buy privately; the NHS provides the same brands but not the latest models; you probably won't get 'invisible' hearing aids on NHS.

NHS aids are free, including ongoing consumables and servicing. These costs can add up if private.

You will get hearing aids quicker if you go private, usually ten days from hearing test. You may have to wait some time for the NHS hearing test although many authorities use Specsavers (I've heard good reports about NHS funded Specsavers service, not offered where I live). 

My advice is get the NHS aids, they will cost you nothing and you are likely to get on very well with them.

If you really don't like them and the NHS can't change them, investigate the private options.

Depending on your level of deafness, you may find the NHS aids may not suit you as they don't carer for the extremely deaf.

For mild to moderate hearing loss, the NHS aids are really good.

My oldster can hear very little but manages just fine with his NHS aids. He has been very deaf for decades.

They are rechargeable and connect to the TV via the Bluetooth TV streamer

I've used NHS hearing aids well over 20 years. 

I've never had a problem getting an appointment.

My latest aids are Bluetooth..all on NHS

I'd give them a try first. 

No problem getting subsequent appointments, it's getting the GP appointment for the referral and waiting for that to go through that may take time.  I know some folk have to fight for a GP appointment these days

i had my hearing appt (at specsavers) in october.  They advised i had a moderate hearing loss and recommended i see my GP.  Got an appt 3 weeks later with gp who made the referral. went   for first appt at hosp in nov.   Had the hearing aid fitted on

19th dec.  If its yur first hearog aid, get NHS first.  My husband had them a few years ago and couldnt get on with them.  I'd have been cross if he'd spent money on them

What hearing aids do you have, bednobs?  

I'd disagree with Khandro, Amplifon only good if you get a good audiologist. My wife has aids in both ears, NHS ones gave a lot of trouble and you could wait for ever to be seen. Went to Amplifon and initially got good service, 5 years free batteries and service, cleaning etc. except second visit different staff now, awfully rude man, next year another new person, and all they want to do is sell you some more newer aids.

Some types of hearing aids might be difficult (or impossible) to obtain via the NHS.  This is a good place to start in your quest for information:
https://rnid.org.uk/information-and-support/hearing-loss/hearing-aids/types-of-hearing-aids/

barry, it has danlogic written on it.  I cant currently find the instructions!

sorry, danalogic

My friend thought she'd try non NHS and was sold £3k worth of hearing aid and technology she would have no idea how to use. 
 

If you're new to this then go NHS first, if you fancy more bells and whistles you can always buy them later on with NHS as spares. 
 

Specsavers after service on high spec hearing aids is pretty lousy; shop around and take head of reviews and oersnisl experience. 

Danalogic 🙂 Part of the GN Group that includes Jabra.

i presume they make them specifically for the NHS. i really need  to get back in touch with the hearing aid clinic - i cant work out how to connect to a loop system and i also need to work ut how to turn the bluetooth off - there are places in my work you can't take bluetooth devices

There will be a user guide online, bednobs

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