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.

November 8, 2016

Cliff Richard and Hearing Technology

Such a shame to read in a recent article that The Daily Mail believes that the near invisible hearing technology in Sir Cliff’s ear is a sensational news story. At the Hearing Healthcare Practice we have been fitting hearing aids for high profile clients for decades of ALL ages. It’s a normal everyday event not a unique event. Many are really happy to talk...

November 7, 2016

Roger Daltrey Honoured with Music Trust Award

Today Roger Daltrey received the 25th Music Industry Trust Award at a ceremony held in support of Nordoff Robbins and the Brit Trust. Much deserved in our opinion. But a 50 year career in rock has unsurprisingly  taken its toll on his hearing. Roger Daltrey and Hearing Loss The lead singer of The Who revealed recently that, like his long term...

November 1, 2016

Bespoke Hearing Devices for Open Top Motoring. Hearing Technology for Motoring

We’re delighted to have received the following testimonial from a client who required custom-made earplugs, hearing technology that allows him to enjoy music, hands free calls and navigation prompts straight into his ears during an open top driving trip to Europe. Our bespoke hearing technology earplugs not only delivered excellent sound, they also reduced noise and protected his hearing too. Motoring...

October 26, 2016

The Hearing Friendly Restaurant Awards

We’re looking for the UK’s best places to eat, and be heard! Do you struggle to hear clearly in restaurants and bars? Do their design, ambiance and piped music leave you cupping your ears and shouting, rather than enjoying a nice meal and good conversation? Lots of stone and glass may look nice and be easy to clean but, as far...

October 25, 2016

Attending a Tinnitus Masterclass

Our #Audiologists, Sanna and Jo, last month joined colleagues from around the world on a residential Tinnitus Masterclass course on #Tinnitus & #Hyperacusis. They honed their skills in Tinnitus Retraining Therapy and learnt to use #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy #CBT skills in managing tinnitus patients. Sanna and Jo are available for consultation at our #Harpenden clinic Monday – Friday.   Contact us via our...

Practicing What We Preach August 8, 2016

Practicing What We Preach

Sunday summertime in London and what better way to celebrate the fantastic weather but to head off to Regents Park and visit the Open Air Theatre, a lovely place to experience the arts in a unique setting under the stars. The bill was a one off performance of comedy and beat boxing. The show was split into 2 half’s with...

June 9, 2016

Audiologist of the Year Nominations

The annual audiologist of the year nominations have been coming in for our Audiologists Sanna, Jo & Robert. The competition closes for entries on 8th July and many of our clients have supported us again this year explaining about the special relationship they have with their own specialist and the team. Quentin sent us his comments today: “Robert has been...

May 2, 2016

Type 2 Diabetes & Your Hearing Levels

Studies have shown a correlation between a higher incidence of hearing reduction with diabetics but to date there has been no definitive causal link either way. This latest study draws a possible conclusion that diabetes may be the cause of hearing loss but further studies are required to confirm any assumptions. Our advice to diabetics is to arrange routine hearing...

April 5, 2015

Pitfalls of hearing aid insurance

We are putting the finishing touches to our electronic guide on the pitfalls of hearing aid insurance. Many of our clients have been attracted to the practice for our unique approach and our passion at challenging the status quo in hearing care delivery. The bond of friendship and loyalty that exists between us is being undermined by insurance companies who...

March 8, 2015

Interacting with Hearing Healthcare Practice

We have been working hard on our website, blogs and social media presence and are launching a new way to interact with our clients. You can like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, write a review of Google + and leave us a message on our blog. Whatever way you find the easiest to get in contact, we’re always listening.