How to Get Hearing Aids in the UK
This Guide takes you through the different ways you can get hearing aids in the UK, and discusses some of the advantages and disadvantages of each route.
Whether you have experience with hearing aids already, or you’re looking to trial them, we hope this Guide will give you a useful overview of what’s involved and the some of the pitfalls to avoid.
Just how do you go about getting hearing aids in the UK? You have two main routes:
You can either go to your GP and ask to be put on the NHS waiting list for free hearing aids. Or you can go to a private provider of hearing aids.
But how do you decide? Are there things you should know about in advance before you decide?
The NHS currently provide free digital hearing aids. So why do people decide to go private? There's been a lot of publicity in recent years about how long people have to wait for a hearing aid, but is that all there is to the discussion?
Take a look at the benefits of going NHS... and some of the downsides.
Going private for you hearing system gives you access to a greater range of technology and styles, including modern designs and up-to-date technology. Going private is generally more convenient, enjoys shorter waiting times is driven by you (the consumer), not the politicians. Although properly regulated, standards vary from practice to practice... and that's where AIHHP come in.
Why are some digital hearing aids much less expensive than others? And why do some people get better results than others from the same hearing technology? And when will the junk mail ever stop?!
Going private can be minefield, full of pitfalls for the uninitiated. That's where AIHHP comes in. Not only do we help you identify the pitfalls, we show you how by using an AIHHP member, you can avoid them altogether.
If you use an AIHHP Approved Centre you are guaranteed of the highest standards in Hearing Aid Provision, because the centre is run by an AIHHP member who must adhere to a strict code of practice and equipment level in order to maintain membership.
Find out how AIHHP works, how it maintains standards and how the obligations placed on AIHHP Members provides a direct benefit to their clients.