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.
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Our ears are truly remarkable. How we hear, the transformation of energy into nerve impulses delivered to the brain for analysis, interpretation and response, amazes us everyday. But sometimes the true beauty of the structures can stop us in our tracks. New scanning methods, hi resolution cameras and the vision of a medical professional can turn something we take for...
July 26, 2018
In the Press – About the Hearing Healthcare Practice
‘Award Winning Hearing Healthcare in Hertfordshire’. The following article recently appeared in Hertfordshire Life Magazine. If you don’t know Hearing Healthcare Practice, it’s an excellent introduction to our work and what drives us to to offer our unique service: The Hearing Healthcare Practice in Harpenden has a reputation that is truly international. Not only is it the only hearing healthcare...
July 23, 2018Hearing Loss and Sight Loss – a Comparison and a Suggestion
We’ve been reading this interview with Thomas Behrens, Chief Audiologist at Danish hearing aid manufacturer Oticon about the differences been Hearing Loss and Sight Loss. “In comparison to loss of sight, hearing loss is not always recognisable, which is why having an eye test is standard practice for maintaining eye health, whereas a hearing test can sometimes be dismissed or...
July 16, 2018In their Own Words
Regular visitors will remember about a year ago we introduced a series of hearing testimonial videos to the Hearing Healthcare Practice website. You can view these on the Home page and the Reviews page. The videos proved both thought-provoking and very popular, providing a real sense of the work we do and how we share our journeys with our clients...
July 6, 2018Tinnitus and Mindfulness
We wanted to draw your attention to a widely reported new study indicating that a mindfulness-based approach can dramatically reduce the impact of tinnitus. The research, led by Dr Laurence McKenna from University College London Hospitals NHS foundation trust and Dr Liz Marks from the department of psychology at the University of Bath, found that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) can...
June 28, 2018
Hearing Aid Cleaning Tips
We’re often asked for our advice on cleaning and looking after hearing instruments. As a general rule, hearing aids and earpieces should be cleaned every day with a soft, dry cloth. Make sure your hands are clean and dry before handling your aids. Do not use water, cleaning fluids, solvents or alcohol, as these could damage your hearing aids. The...
June 11, 2018
Putting People First
Countless companies, including Facebook, claim to ‘Put People First’ but in our case its utterly fundamental to or work. Our reputation as Hertfordshire’s leading hearing practice is simply due to our commitment to putting people first – placing our clients and patients at the centre of our treatment programme. This attention to detail is appreciated by everyone who attends the...
May 10, 2018The Ultimate Headphones for People with Hearing Loss are HERE
If hearing loss has robbed you of your enjoyment of music then these ingenious and award winning headphones could have the answer. Contact the Hearing Healthcare Practice for more information and a demo. We’re VERY impressed and we think you will be too!
April 27, 2018Hearing Screening and Hearing Tests
Hearing Screening and Hearing Tests, here in Harpenden, Hertfordshire! You’ll be amazed at how hearing less well can creep up but, and we can’t stress this enough, having your hearing tested regularly can not only help you to gauge how you’re hearing, but also – potentially – allow an intervention to be made before more damage is done. Don’t wait...
April 23, 2018Hearing Happy
Hearing Healthcare Best Practice Can there be such a thing as Hearing Happy? At the Hearing Healthcare Practice we work tirelessly to provide Hearing Healthcare Best Practice in every interaction our clients have with us. The foundations of this is a series of clinical pillars and processes supporting our practice ethos. Research proves categorically that clinics providing Best Practices produce...