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Are Non Nhs Hearing Aids Any Good
Are non NHS hearing any better than NHS ones and if so what brand is best
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are very affordable and perform just as well as the NHS ones, and being rechargeable there is no messing about with batteries.
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.
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:
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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.
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