Tiny Hearing Aid. Do You Have One?

[Tilly2]

I am having a hearing test done shortly and would like to change from my NHS hearing aids (which I never wear) to new fandangled tiny ones, which fit inside the ear.

Anyone have this type of aid?

[pixie374]

Not myself, but I know a few people who do. They seem very effective.

[pixie374]

Often, with hearing aids, people need some time to get used to them. They seem to pick up outside noise and distractions as well. So, I would try any for at least a couple of weeks, before you decide if they suit you.

[Tilly2]

That's what I need Pixie and no fiddling about with switches and batteries.

[Tilly2]

Can you try before you buy?

[Redhelen72]

Was very tempted to answer‘pardon’
But I will instead say dad had a tiny one and loved it.

[Tilly2]

No, I'm the one who says 'Pardon' all the time Red Helen. :-)

Did your Dad pay for his aid?

[pixie374]

My client

[pixie374]

Sorry, dog stood on phone. My client paid privately and I'm not sure how long they had to return. I haven't seen switches in decades now. Just batteries.

[Patsy33]

Hi Tilly, I had a hearing test about a month ago. It was in our local Opticians. So went private. I was told there was a little hearing loss in my right ear. He gave me a pair of small hearing aids that fix around back of ears. You can hardly notice then, especially if you have long hair, which I do. They did make a difference. They came with a battery charger, which were £400, making total price £3,800. I was quite shocked at the price. I said I'd think it over, and he said hed get back to me.
As it happens, he didn't
get back to me. Just as well as I'd changed my mind, and will shop around. Apparently, Boots are doing a good deal.

[Tilly2]

I'm going to Boots Patsy. :-)

Did you get aids in the end?

[Tilly2]

Oh! You're still shopping around...didn't read it properly!
Patsy, I have had hearing problems since I was a toddler and as I'm getting older the hearing's getting worse.

Do Boots do 'supercharged' ones? I need two very efficient, effective aids. :-(

[Patsy33]

I haven't looked properly yet, Tilly. I like the idea of the tiny ones you just pop inside the ear. I could just have the one I suppose. Anyway, I'm going to look into it next week and let you know the findings.

[Tilly2]

Thank you, Patsy. My test isn't until December but it would be good to be forearmed. I'll look forward to 'hearing' from you. :-)

[Patsy33]

Lol...

[Tilly2]

There must be someone on AB who has one of these new fangled ones...

[pixie374]

They can't hear you, tilly:-)
I'm familiar with them, is there anything you particularly wanted to know?

[Tilly2]

Pixie, I want to know that they are fuss free and easily charged. Piddling about with batteries and T switches is a pain. I also want to know if they are easy to wear, as I find my NHS ones unbearable. Too much background noise. I have had muted hearing since I was a toddler and can't cope with all the background noise that the NHS ones provide.

[pixie374]

I'm not sure that T switches have existed for a long time,- I haven't seen those in years now. I have several clients with the wired ones- and none have any problems- they seem to be very effective.
However, the ones that have bought them have paid around £850+.
So, I would suggest ringing around for quotes x

[andres]

Tilly-- I think that you still need batteries for the in the ears ones.They might be more fiddly than the ones you have now.

[riptide]

I tried a pair on when I had my hearing test last, very comfortable, small wire fits behind ear. They are rechargeable and you charge them overnight. Cost a fortune, £3,500.00 and are guaranteed for 5 years. I’ll probably get referred to the NHS as I do not notice any hearing loss in my daily chores and was surprised to be told I needed them. I have tinnitus so I find the tests they do not easy.