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If you need custom fitted hearing aids, ear moulds, or earplugs, then you'll also need ear impressions. What are these and what can you expect during this procedure? Check out our blog article for more.
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What Are Ear Impressions? Ear impressions are used to make a cast of your ears for custom fitted hearing aids and ear moulds. Learn more about what's involved here.

Hearing aids have come a long way over the years, and most are able to pair to your mobile phone and other devices with Bluetooth. This technology is not without its glitches though, but fortunately, most Bluetooth connectivity issues can be easily resolved. Check out our latest article to learn more!

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Hearing Aid and Mobile Phone Bluetooth Connectivity Issues Modern hearing aids will usually be able to connect to mobile smartphones and other devices via Bluetooth technology. This technology has become pretty much standard across most hearing aids, except for the smallest hearing aid models. The benefits of this capability are wide reaching, as you can st...

"My own voice echoes when I use my hearing aids!"
"Everything sounds way too tinny!"
"I can hear my refrigerator running but still can't hear my wife!"

If you're a hearing aid user, some of these statements may sound familiar to you (no pun intended!). Check out our latest blog article to learn more about why you may experience some of these sound quality issues with hearing aids, and what can be done to help.

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Hearing aids need to fit "just right" on your ears to work their best. What are some reasons why your hearing aids may be either too tight or too loose, and what can be done to help? Check out our latest blog article for more.
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My Hearing Aids Don’t Fit Well! What Might Cause This and What Can Help Hearing aid fit issues are a common problem. Learn more about what can cause this, and what can help.

A hearing aid that has stopped working is a frustrating problem to have. Fortunately, this is often easy to resolve. Check out our latest blog article for more.

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Why Is My Hearing Aid Not Working? If you notice one of your hearing aids has stopped working, there are a few likely causes behind this. Check out this article for more.

Check out our latest article in our "Common Hearing Aid Problems" series-- all about hearing aids whistling! Why does this happen and what can be done to stop it?

Why Do My Hearing Aids Whistle? Have you ever been in an auditorium, where someone about to give a speech gets too close to the microphone, causing an ear-piercing squeal? A very similar thing can happen with hearing aids. Because hearing aids use a microphone, if something covers the hearing aid or gets very close to it, it is po...

New blog series coming up! All about hearing aid problems! Check out the first article, which outlines the top five most commonly occurring hearing aid problems. Stay tuned for future articles that will go into the details of each of these issues.

When Hearing Aids Go Wrong: Common Hearing Aid Problems Hearing aids are great little devices that can help make your life a lot easier. While hearing aids won’t eliminate all hearing challenges, people who wear hearing aids will find that they are putting much less effort into listening and communicating with others. This will especially be the case f...

There's a lot to consider before getting hearing aids. But there are a few things you may not have thought of, that are worth keeping in mind. Check out our latest blog article for more.
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Considering Hearing Aids? Here’s a Few Things You Should Hear First! Hearing loss can be a very frustrating condition to live with. You may often feel left out of conversations, and unable to participate at family gatherings, or social events with friends. You may find television has become increasingly challenging to hear and understand. Many of the activities you m...

It shouldn't be a secret that many people who wear hearing aids still struggle in background noise. Why might this be the case? Check out our latest blog article to learn more.

Why Do I Still Struggle in Background Noise While Wearing My Hearing Aids? Why do some people still struggle to hear in background noise, even when using hearing aids?

Struggling to hear at the theatre? Or maybe just hearing the cashier at a supermarket till? Check out this article to learn how a hearing loop can help you maximise the benefit you could be getting from your hearing aids.

What are Hearing Loops and Telecoils? An Easy Way to Improve Your Hearing Aid Experience Learn what hearing loops and hearing aid telecoils are, and how they can really maximise the benefit you can get with your hearing aids.

Are you using hearing aids but still find watching TV, talking on the phone, or hearing in background noise to be challenging? You may benefit from the use of a hearing aid accessory. Our latest blog article explores these options and how they could help you.

When Hearing Aids Aren’t Enough: Hearing Aid Accessories Learn about what kinds of hearing aid accessories are available, and why they may be useful for many hearing aid users.

What's better? A rechargeable hearing aid, or one that uses a standard, replaceable battery? Learn about the differences in our latest blog article.

Rechargeable vs Battery Operated Hearing Aids: What's the Difference? Learn about the differences, as well as advantages and disadvantages, between rechargeable and non-rechargeable hearing aids.

When looking for hearing aids, many people are interested in the absolute smallest options available. Check out our latest blog article to learn more about these options, and why they may not always be the best choice for everyone.

Hearing Aids: Smaller Isn't Always Better Learn what the smallest available hearing aids are, and the potential advantages and disadvantages of these hearing aids.

Don't hearing aids just make everything louder? Check out our latest blog article to learn more about how hearing aids actually work.

How Do Hearing Aids Work? Don't hearing aids just make everything louder? Learn more about how hearing aids actually work in this article.

As an audiologist working both in the NHS and private sector, a common question I receive is if "going private" for hearing aids is worth it. Check out my latest blog article to learn more about what the actual differences are between audiology in the private sector, and in the NHS.

Is "Going Private" for Your Hearing Aids Worth It? What is the difference between NHS and private hearing aids and other audiology services? Is the price worth it?

Thinking beyond the obvious factors such as fees, qualifications, and reviews-- what are some other qualities to consider in an audiologist? Check out our latest article looking at the importance of a few other things to keep in mind when looking for a hearing healthcare professional.

How to Choose a Hearing Aid Audiologist Thinking beyond the obvious factors such as fees, qualifications, and reviews-- what are some other things to consider in an audiologist?

If you're soon going to be fitted with hearing aids, it can be helpful to know what to expect at your fitting appointment. My latest blog article looks at some of the things you should be expecting to happen.

What to Expect at a Hearing Aid Fitting The hearing aid fitting appointment is an important part of your success with hearing aids. Learn what to expect here.

The relationship between dementia and hearing loss has become a popular talking point between audiologists and their patients. However, many people are often left with the unfortunate misunderstanding that untreated hearing loss causes dementia, which is not necessarily what the research suggests.

I touched on this topic in my blog article, "Are Hearing Aids Necessary for a Mild Hearing Loss?" (https://www.finchleyhearing.co.uk/post/are-hearing-aids-necessary-for-a-mild-hearing-loss) but the Hearing Journal recently released an excellent article that discusses this more in depth. Highly worth a read!

A Closer Look at Hearing Loss, Dementia, and Stigma : The Hearing Journal An abstract is unavailable.

Whenever I see a patient for a new hearing aid fitting, there's always a few things that I want them to keep in mind, to help them hear their best. This article outlines some of those things, which I hope will be useful to anyone starting to wear hearing aids.

How to Get the Most Benefit from Your Hearing Aids Hearing aids are a great help, but to really maximise the benefit you get from the, there are a few things to keep in mind.

There are so many different brands of hearing aid out there; how can you know which one is best? Check out our article on this topic!

Which Hearing Aid is Best? Considering the Manufacturer Are hearing aid brands really all that different from each other? This article explores this topic in more detail.

Many people who are diagnosed with a mild hearing loss wonder if hearing aids are necessary, or even helpful. There’s also quite a lot of alarming information out there, suggesting having a hearing loss and choosing to not use hearing aids can cause dementia and cognitive decline. Is there truth to this? Check out our latest blog article for a discussion on all of this.

Are Hearing Aids Necessary for a Mild Hearing Loss? Learn if hearing aids are the right choice for a mild hearing loss, and what needs to be considered.

What do we mean by "technology level" in hearing aids? What's the difference between a "basic" hearing aid and an "advanced" one, and is the higher price worth it? Check out our blog article to learn all about this!

Which Hearing Aid is Best? Hearing Aid Technology Levels Explained Learn what a hearing aid technology level is, and how to choose one that is right for you.

Why do some people have larger hearing aids that fit behind the ear, and others have very small, almost invisible ones that go directly into the ear? Learn about all the different styles and models of hearing aid, and why certain types work for better for different people.

Which Hearing Aid is Best? Considering the Style/Model Learn about all the different styles and models of hearing aid, along with their advantages and disadvantages.

Check out our new series of blog articles, looking at what to consider when looking for the best hearing aid for you.

Which Hearing Aid is Best? An Introduction An introduction to learning about the various types of hearing aids, and how to find what is best for you.