Tinnitus is the term for hearing sounds that come from inside your body, rather than from an outside source. These can be continuous or they can come and go. It is often described as “ringing in the ears”, although several sounds can be heard, such as buzzing, humming and whistling.

The experience of Tinnitus varies for each person. Most find that it doesn’t affect them in any way, some may find it frustrating, and others find it troublesome to live with. You may notice that your hearing is not as good as it used to be or you’re more sensitive to everyday sounds.

Rest assured there are steps you can take to help.

Talk to someone who has experience of Tinnitus, perhaps at a support group held throughout the country. Try to relax. Whilst it might be a very frustrating and anxious time it is important that you take time out to relax. Many people find that slow breathing exercises are a great way to reduce Tinnitus.

Hearing aids can be useful for Tinnitus, helping to restore sounds you wouldn’t otherwise hear.

We offer helpful tinnitus support and counselling.

Life with a Hearing Aids
You have taken the first step to regaining your hearing! But don’t worry, with a Hearing Aid that suits your needs, you will soon be able to enjoy the world of sound again without limitations.

Have realistic expectations:
Remember that your hearing loss has been gradual; over the years you have lost the ability to hear certain sounds so be patient with yourself.

Begin with easier hearing situations:
Start off slowly by wearing your hearing aids in familiar surroundings, such as around your home. Sounds will soon be restored but your brain will need practice. Know that your brain will adjust to these sounds again over time.

Be patient and rest:
It takes time to adapt to hearing aids. Wear them as much as possible at first to learn which hearing aid settings work best for you in different situations. The adjustment period may be tiresome, a lot like retraining a muscle that hasn’t been used in a while.

We understand that technology can sometimes be confusing and daunting. Our aim is to provide helpful advice on hearing aids to make things a little clearer.

The clever bit…

Hearing Aids are available with two types of technology: analogue and digital. Both will help to pick up all of the sounds around you, processing and releasing signals back into your ear. Our friendly advisers will recommend the most suitable hearing aid for you based on your home visit assessment.

These small electronic devices can be worn in or behind the ear. They have 3 basic parts: a microphone, amplifier, and speaker. The hearing aid receives sound through a microphone. The device converts sound waves into electrical signals, sending them to an amplifier. The amplifier increases the power of the signals, sending them to the ear through a speaker. This gives you a rounded 360 degree listening experience customised just for you.