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Hearing Aid Terminology Explained
A practical guide from Hearing Healthcare Practice. We posted recently about the importance of words when it comes to hearing loss. Which led us to reflect on the fact that hearing aids come with their own language, some of which can be confusing. Depending on our clients’ wishes we’ll often explain these elements of hearing technology during appointments but here,...
February 22, 2026
Remembering a Pioneer of In Ear Monitoring
A message from our Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Robert Beiny, reflecting on the recent, untimely death of his friend, audio industry entrepreneur, Andy Shiach. Andy was founder of ACS, one of the world’s leading hearing protection and in ear technology suppliers. The Birth of In Ear Monitoring for Musicians Following the terribly sad news about Andy’s passing I have...
February 11, 2026
Hearing Aids, Showers and IP68
Talking my Hearing Aids for a Shower. “Yesterday evening I had my first shower while wearing my hearing aids. I’m not saying this to recommend it to anyone — the hearing aids I wear are very much not intended to be worn in the shower (although some models such as Phonak Lyric are…). Fortunately, the sudden and extremely loud whooshing...
February 6, 2026When it comes to hearing loss. Words matter.
I recently read an article in the Telegraph (26.1.26) about a reported shortage of hearing aid batteries in the UK. The piece explained that some people are switching off their hearing aids to conserve power. For clarity, this is not an issue at Hearing Healthcare Practice. We are fully supplied (as are High Street shops). Any patients who use battery-powered...