The Hearing Centre

Stood next to a speaker at a gig, where the glasses on top have their own dance routine going, this is a sign that the music is too loud and it could be doing more damage than we are aware of. Please protect your ears 👂

We offer ear protection ear plugs and also Tinnitus consultant / assessments.

Please call for further information on 0116 2543909

Over half of music lovers have experienced tinnitus or temporary hearing loss RNID survey shows lack of knowledge about the dangers of music at high volume

Please note between Friday 13th to Tuesday 17th September in Market Street and Brook Street, Ashby's annual Statute Fair will be here. There will be disruptions to traffic due to road closures, one way and no waiting.

Please note your normal route may be affected and parking may be limited.

We have some pretty amazing hearing aids here at The Hearing Centre!

Think you have a hearing loss, or change in your hearing? Come see us!
Let us have a look at your ears, check your hearing and discuss the options that are most suited to you..

We also offer a FREE 30 day trial. Yes FREE!!

Seen the news about the latest Airpods, have a further read here..
https://hearingcentre.com/the-new-hearing-aid-feature-in-apple-airpods-vs-prescription-hearing-aids/

Following on from yesterdays post regarding Sudden Hearing Loss, have a read of the image showing the signs to take. Please do not let this go unnoticed!

Need your ears checking? Give us a call or pop in to see how we can help.

Based in Leicestershire; Ashby De La Zouch, Birstall and Market Harborough. We are local to some lovely coffee and cake shops!

Did you know this? 50% is huge!
Have you had your hearing checked recently?
Get booked in today https://hearingcentre.com/
We look forward to hearing from you 👂🦻

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/carly-sygrove-323864191_suddenhearingloss-suddensensorineuralhearingloss-activity-7237735135612153857-Wj7d?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

Suffering from sudden hearing loss? or know someone who is.. Please go and get checked.
Have a watch of the video, The quicker you act, the quicker you get help. 5 times more likely is huge!

Carly Sygrove on LinkedIn: #suddenhearingloss #suddensensorineuralhearingloss #hearingloss #emergency… | 26 comments Absolutely wonderful to see this covered on BBC News at Six! There’s a huge need for greater awareness of sudden hearing loss, both among the general public… | 26 comments on LinkedIn

Factual Friday!

Have you turned the music down to see better?
Taken your glasses off to hear better?

Are you guilty of doing this? I definitely am! people have often said to me, what are you doing? that won't make you see better! and then I read this..

"The human body is complicated and intricately connected. Our eyes and ears work together more than we realize, and the decline of one can adversely affect the other. Your vision and hearing are linked in ways you may not suspect. Both of these senses are processed by your brain to allow a total perception of your environment. The eyes and ears are physically linked by nerve pathways responsible for vestibulo-ocular reflex or VOR. This reflex connects the inner ear to the muscles responsible for the movements of your eyes. Combining these two senses allows you to be aware of your environment and to situate yourself in your surroundings as you go about daily activities."

The line up has been announced for the next series of Married at First Sight, Ross is the first deaf contestant to appear on the Channel 4 show. He was born deaf, wears 2 hearing aids, but has never let this define who he is and what he wants to do in life. I'm looking forward to watching the new series, will you be too?

We're delighted to see Channel 4's Married at First Sight UK feature its first deaf contributor, Ross McCarthy! Ross was born deaf and wears two hearing aids but has never let it define him. We hope his story helps raise awareness and highlights the experiences of deaf people.

Teri Devine, Director for Inclusion at RNID, said: “1 in 3 adults in the UK are deaf or have hearing loss. Our latest research showed that more than two thirds of our communities say they have experienced negative attitudes or behaviours. And over half of survey participants reported regularly being excluded from conversations, with people saying ‘it doesn’t matter’ when they struggle to understand what is being said.

"We hope this new series of MAFS will show ‘it does matter’ and shine a light on how very simple it is for everyone to make changes in the way they communicate
and ensure deaf people and people with hearing loss are included.”

Sign up for free BSL phrases and tips at rnid.org.uk/it-does-matter/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=MAFS

Ears feeling full? 👂
Food and drink tasting different? 🍕☕
Here's probably why..

Call us today to get booked in:
Birstall: 0116 254 3909
Ashby-de-la-Zouch: 01530 234 284
Market Harborough: 01858 437 597
Or visit our website: www.hearingcentre.com

We look forward to seeing you and your ears soon!

People often ask me what does microsuction feel like, what is the process?
So I had a go! Enabling me to experience the feeling and also see what was lurking in my ears.
Helen, our Hearing Care Assistant first of all showed me the inside of my ears and explained what I was looking at, and what bit was what. On the second photo you will see the microsuction suction tube that is used to remove any unwanted wax.
I felt very relaxed and put at ease during the process, I didn't experience any pain or discomfort and actually enjoyed the process.
I'm sure a lot of you have met Helen before, if you haven't.. come meet her, she's pretty much guaranteed to make you leave with a Smile! 😁

Still unsure, check out our reviews.

Just over 4 months ago we opened our doors to the public at our Market Harborough branch
We have loved seeing existing clients and also meeting new faces
Fancy a look inside? I hope you like it as much as we do
Click on the link below to have a look around the practice 👀

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Talking on Good Morning Britain this morning, Dr Amir Khan talks about tinnitus and the risk of hearing damage when attending music concerts and festivals.

If you have any concerns we can offer advice and support. We offer hearing tests, ear wax removal and tympanometry to check the pressure behind your ear drum.

Help prevent noise damage and tinnitus by looking after your hearing with filtered ear plugs.

Call us today for further information:
Birstall: 0116 254 3909
Ashby-de-la-Zouch: 01530 234 284
Market Harborough: 01858 437 597
Or visit our website: www.hearingcentre.com

What causes tinnitus and when you should seek help, according to doctor What causes tinnitus and when you should seek help, according to doctor -

Ears feeling full, blocked or suffer with Migraines this could be worth a try.. I gave it a try even though I'm not suffering from any of the above, it made my sinuses feel open and myself relaxed.. let us know if this worked for you?


https://youtu.be/1-SZ1r1dnho?si=LCNKrYB9ZOrNgw1I

Eustachian Tube Dysfunction ETD Exercises and Massage Techniques for Ear Fullness If you suffer from clogged ears that feel plugged or a fullness that is difficult to clear, this video and my ETD Q&A video are great places to start. A lot...

Just goes to show how much hearing aids have changed and how far technology has come. Isn't it amazing the things that technology can do for us now?

Having worn hearing aids for the past 45 years, Justin Osmond knows a thing or two when it comes to hearing technology. Catch his perspective on how hearing aids have changed over the years and the advantages of modern technology in this special guest blog: https://brnw.ch/21wLMil.

Regular user of in ear head phones?

Zoom meetings, work calls or listening to music… are you using in ear headphones a lot more? If so you could be damaging your ears.

Generally, people don’t regularly clean their ear pods properly and dirt and bacteria are being transferred to the ear increasing the risk of ear infections. The eardrum and delicate hairs in the inner ear are also very susceptible to loud noise so close to the ear increasing the risk of hearing loss.

The problem is that they prevent earwax from naturally working its way out of the ear. Instead, earphones push the wax further into the ear canal, causing a blockage.

If you are experiencing any of the following:
👂Earache
👂Feeling of fullness in the ear
👂Dizziness
👂Tinnitus
👂Hearing loss

Please get in touch, we look forward to hearing from you.

Great to see Clarke on our screens the other day, Do you know what the difference between BSL and Makaton is? this clip explains briefly.

Jamie Clarke (Deaf Footballer), Lindsay Foster (Signature) On BBC Breakfast [03.08.2024] Full rights of this video go to the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

The roar of an F1 car 🏎 as it tears across the racetrack is unmistakable, with engines reaching a staggering 140 decibels! According to Guinness World Records, the cockpit of a Formula 1 racing car is the noisiest workplace in the world. Consequently, drivers wear specialised ear protection to guard against the intense noise exposure.

Are you exposed to loud noises? whether that be in a work place, or enjoying a hobby, we offer a range of ear plugs to cater for individual needs.

Want more information, or want to book an appointment, get in touch and we will be happy to help.

I came across this article from a couple of years ago about Athlete Brodie Williams. Its an interesting read, showing how swim moulds helped to protect his ears and enabled him to continue with his passion for swimming and go on to do amazing things!

Are you a keen swimmer? hate the water getting in your ears?
Please get in touch if you have any questions 👂🏊

https://www.starkey.co.uk/blog/articles/2021/06/brodie-williams-swimmers-ear-moulds-tokyo-olympics

Brodie Williams - Swimmers Ear Moulds Brodie Williams talks us through his journey from perforated ear drums to making the Team GB squad for the Tokyo Olympics

Fun Fact Friday... 👂

Have a great weekend everyone!

According to the NHS, about 2.3 million people in the UK need earwax treatment. As we know GPS no longer offer free removal service, but if you do notice any change; build up of wax, change to your hearing, tinnitus, we are here.. if we can help, we will.

Phone, call in or book online, we look forward to hearing from you.

Millions lose access to free NHS earwax removal Patients unable to afford private treatment are turning to "dangerous self-removal methods", the RNID says.

Happy World Brain Day!

Hearing loss has been identified as a potentially modifiable risk factor for dementia and changes in brain health, Studies have shown that people who use hearing aids are less likely to develop dementia. Hearing aid use was also associated with fewer memory problems and thinking problems independent of dementia. Tracking hearing aid use over a long period showed that it was associated with less decline in memory skills.

Always exciting to see new developments in the bone conduction technology range

Summer is here (not that it feels like it..) and so are the sounds of the season; waves crashing on the beach, birds singing in the morning, ice cubes clinking in your refreshing drink and children laughing and playing in the pool..
If you find yourself missing out on some of these sounds, don't let hearing loss dampen your summer – it might be time to book a hearing test. 🦻

Fun Fact Friday..
In space, no one can hear you scream because there's no air (or other medium) to carry sound waves. Astronauts rely on radios to communicate.

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

The increase in online gaming with headsets exposes children to higher decibel levels for extended periods, putting their hearing at risk. This article effectively highlights research on the potential damage, not just for gamers but also for regular headphone users who listen to music. It's an important message to share.

Gamers at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus, study suggests A new review of available evidence suggests video gamers regularly exceed safe sound limits.

Fun Fact Friday!

Wow, now that makes us feel less guilty about eating Chocolate...

Have a lovely weekend everyone

We love reading your reviews, and wanted to say a big Thank You from all of us at the Hearing Centre. We appreciate your custom and love seeing existing and new faces.