Latest News
Here you’ll find all our latest news and thoughts. From interesting articles we’ve found in the press to news about our people, work and the latest technological innovations we’re seeing. If you’d like more information regarding any of the topics here, please get in touch.
June 2, 2026
Us & In-Ear Monitors: Protecting Musicians’ Hearing on Stage
For decades, many musicians relied on large stage monitors, often known as wedges, to hear themselves perform. Positioned on the floor and aimed upwards at the performer, these speakers became an iconic feature of amplified live music. They also provided a convenient place to plant a foot during a dramatic guitar solo. Unfortunately, they were far from perfect. As concerts...
May 26, 2026
Technology Matters… but People Matter More
The human side of hearing care. When people think about hearing aids, the focus is often on technology. Advertising talks about artificial intelligence, speech clarity, noise reduction, Bluetooth connectivity, rechargeable batteries, and revolutionary new features. The message is usually the same. Buy the latest hearing aid and your hearing problems will disappear. However, hearing care is far more complex than...
May 20, 2026
Apple Study Reveals People With ‘Normal’ Hearing Still Struggle
A major new study supported by Apple and conducted through the Apple Hearing Study at the University of Michigan has highlighted an important aspect of our work at Hearing Healthcare Practice. The Apple findings are striking. Among 85,000 participants who tested within clinically ‘NORMAL’ hearing ranges, 10% still reported that they found it difficult to hear people clearly. Many described...
May 14, 2026The Invisible Ingredient in Better Hearing: Why Technology Isn’t Enough
A personal reflection… I’ve spent years working with Hearing Healthcare Practice in Harpenden. I’ve interviewed Robert Beiny and his team dozens of times, and if there is one message they’ve drummed into me, it’s this: Hearing care is a marathon of counselling, not a sprint of technology. I thought I understood that. But it wasn’t until recently, when my 92-year-old...
May 11, 2026Hearing Research News
Researchers are reporting exciting progress in the treatment of some forms of congenital hearing loss, with a new gene therapy helping people born deaf regain hearing after a single injection into the inner ear. The study, led by the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, focused on patients with a rare inherited form of deafness.e. According to the researchers, all ten patients...
April 28, 2026
Do I need wear hearing aids all the time?
Many people tell us the same thing. They notice hearing difficulties in busy restaurants or group settings, yet feel fine day to day. That leads to a reasonable question. If the problem only shows up now and then, is it worth wearing hearing aids regularly? It sounds logical. In practice, it often holds people back from getting the full benefit....
April 16, 2026Our Second Opinion Hearing Aid Service – your Questions
Hearing Healthcare Practice’s Second Opinion Service for Hearing Aid users. Frequently Asked Questions. Just some of the questions people ask before seeking out Hearing Healthcare’s Practice’s expert guidance – for those who are unhappy with the performance of their hearing aids*. 1. Why don’t my hearing aids seem to be working properly? Hearing aids may underperform if they are not...
April 8, 2026How a Second Opinion can Change Lives
Why hearing aids sometimes (appear to) fail, and how our expert support can transform the outcome. For many people, hearing aids represent hope. Hope of reconnecting with conversations, enjoying social occasions again, and regaining confidence in everyday life. Yet a surprising number of hearing aids end up unused, often within just a few weeks of being fitted. Recent research in...
March 31, 2026
Hearing Aids = Super Connectivity
As a recent wearer of hearing aids (expertly fitted by Natalie at Hearing Healthcare Practice), I am often asked whether it feels odd to have something in your ears all the time. The honest answer is no. I rarely notice them. Occasionally, one ear feels slightly itchy, but that is easily solved with a quick scratch. In fact, my ears...
March 17, 2026RNID survey confirms something we’ve know for years
A recent survey from RNID highlights a quiet but growing issue across the UK. Many people may be living with hearing loss without fully recognising it, while those around them often notice the signs first. The findings reinforce something hearing specialists like us have long understood. Hearing loss rarely arrives suddenly. It develops slowly, making it easy to overlook. You...