How Much Does a Hearing Test Cost?

Regain Hearing offers private hearing assessments and consultations across our network of clinics. A comprehensive hearing test, including a professional video otoscopy, hearing aid guidance and fitting, and aftercare support, costs just £69 – covering a two-hour appointment.

This extended consultation gives our talented audiologists ample time to discuss any concerns or issues you have experienced with your hearing, examine the health of your ears, and verify exactly how your hearing is functioning.

Should we consult with you about a high-quality set of hearing aids or provide advice about changing your current hearing aids, this is available at no further cost. We offer ongoing assistance and aftercare for life, whether or not you require a follow-up hearing assessment.

Key Takeaways:

• A two-hour hearing assessment with thorough ear and hearing testing with Regain Clinic costs just £69 – ensuring professional, skilled hearing examinations are accessible to all.
• During a hearing test, your audiologist will discuss your hearing and ear health with you in detail and can recommend the right hearing aids or devices to improve and protect your hearing over the long term.
• Our affordable hearing tests include advanced, delicate video otoscopy exams, a pain-free and accurate way to examine the inside of your ear and identify any blockages, earwax or other issues affecting your hearing.
• Further hearing services such as microsuction wax removal, tinnitus consultations, and follow-up appointments have transparent pricing published on our Pricing and Fees page.

Understanding the Cost of a Private Hearing Test

Countless people avoid seeking professional help when they start to experience hearing problems, either because local services or appointments with their GP or other physicians are unavailable or because they assume private consultations are costly.

The reality is that one in six UK adults is affected by hearing loss, only around a quarter of those who would benefit from hearing aids use them, and other hearing issues like tinnitus impact 10% of the adult population, according to the British Academy of Audiology.

Another relevant factor is that although NHS GPs and other professionals should offer routine hearing assessments, especially for older adults, these services are scarce or inaccessible, with average waiting times stretching to several weeks in some areas—where appointments are available at all.

Some people also find it incredibly difficult to access professional support, often because surgeries cannot accept new patients, and problems with their hearing mean waiting in long call queues or trying to communicate over the phone is not possible.

SignHealth reports that 81% of patients with hearing challenges struggle to have their needs met.

In any of these scenarios, our advice is to book a hearing assessment with your nearest Regain Hearing clinic as soon as possible. We offer various ways to get in touch, whether booking a hearing test through our online booking system, contacting us via email, or using our free telephone line.

A complete hearing assessment and consultation costs just £69 and guarantees two hours of dedicated time with an accredited, experienced audiologist, rather than a standard 10-minute appointment, which is unlikely to provide any actionable solutions.

What Is Included During a Private Hearing Test?

As audiology professionals, we recognise that a quick, inexact hearing assessment is far from an appropriate method of diagnosing the issues contributing to hearing problems. Multiple potential testing processes may be used to provide valuable insights, advice, and recommendations.

Video Otoscopy

We offer a video otoscopy as standard in all hearing assessments because this innovative analysis allows us to:

• Take a careful, first-hand look at the ear canal using more precise technology than a conventional manual otoscope.
• Check for blockages and earwax, which are among the most common factors in hearing difficulties.
• Advise whether a simple microsuction process will remedy the issue or look for indications of infections or other problems that are easy to treat.

The test is comfortable and uses a microscopic ear camera, enabling you to see the same captures as your audiologist if you are interested in how your inner ear is functioning and want to see any issues we identify.

Hearing Aid Consultations

Many of our clients may already use hearing aids or feel they would benefit from them, but they need tailored, reliable guidance to ensure they choose the right brand, fit, and programming or to work out why their hearing aids aren’t working as they would like.

During your hearing test, your audiologist can:

• Review your hearing aids and their suitability for your hearing concerns.
• Recommend the right models that will best meet your needs, advising on comfort, fit, hearing aid sizes and models they feel are most suitable.
• Help you with programming and using the settings on your hearing aids so you are confident you can manage them independently.

There are hundreds of hearing aid models you may select from, and the right options will depend on your preferences, the severity of your hearing loss, and the underlying reasons or factors affecting your hearing.

For instance, among the 350+ hearing aid models we provide, you could choose between invisible hearing aids custom-fitted to your ear canal, Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing aids, or bespoke Half-Shell In-The-Canal (ITC) hearing aids.

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Private Advice and Support Managing Hearing Loss

Alongside testing, consultations and evaluations of your hearing, an important aspect of a hearing test is that you have the time to speak with your audiologist in detail, with no time limitations or pressure to rush through the process.

We feel that personal attention, focusing on the impacts hearing difficulties are causing, and listening to your concerns are just as crucial as identifying and resolving any issues that are causing hearing loss – providing a warm, relaxed and welcoming environment where we’ll work with you to determine the right way forward.

If you’d like to learn more about what to expect from a hearing test with Regain Clinic, are interested in the testing processes we may suggest or want to find the next available appointment at your nearest practice, please get in touch.

Alternatively, you are welcome to complete our handy, accessible booking form, with appointments often available within just a few days.