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.

“A Life-Changing Upgrade”

The perfect marriage: The best Audiological Care & Phonak Infinio Hearing Aids An Independent review by Hearing Healthcare Practice Patient, John Stanley, June 2025 1. Context I’ve been using hearing aids for many years. My hearing loss is longstanding and severe: I have profoundly limited hearing in my left ear and reduced hearing in my right. This has shaped how...

Food Tips for Healthy Hearing

Diet and Hearing. We all know that nutrition matters when it comes to heart health, energy levels and general wellbeing, but what about our ears? At Hearing Healthcare Practice, we often talk to patients about the broader lifestyle factors that influence hearing. One of the lesser-known, yet significant, factors is diet. Just like your brain and muscles, your auditory system...

Introducing Nuance Audio

At Hearing Healthcare Practice, we see ourselves as audiological guides. This means we take the time to stay up-to-date with the latest hearing aid technologies and testing methods, so we can provide clear, trusted advice to anyone who reaches out for support. Recently, there’s been a lot of buzz online about over-the-counter (OTC) hearing solutions—particularly the launch of a new...

Hearing Intervention Aids Mental Health

A New Study Shows Hearing Aids May Help Reduce Loneliness and Low Mood in Older Adults. A major new study, published in Nature Medicine, has highlighted a link between the use of hearing aids and improved mental wellbeing in older adults. The research found that individuals over the age of 60 who began using hearing aids experienced reduced levels of...

Hearing Healthcare Practice Pioneers New Era in Hearing Care

Nuance Audio Hearing Glasses are here. Hearing Healthcare Practice is delighted to announce a groundbreaking partnership with global eyewear giant, EssilorLuxottica, bringing the innovative Nuance Audio hearing glasses to the UK for the first time. As the first hearing clinic in the country to collaborate strategically on this revolutionary product, we are proud to introduce a new era of discreet,...

Front of House Executive

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our small team based in Harpenden. We are Hertfordshire’s leading private experts for hearing care and audiology. We are a multi award-winning, independent, family run clinic and we are recruiting for an amazing Front of House Executive. If you are well spoken, smartly presented, confident and have experience of providing excellent...

Helping you Find the Answers

There are consistent themes which run though our blog posts; why people choose our practice, how our approach differs, real-life reviews, research study data surrounding hearing and listening, the correlation between hearing and other health issues as well as the influence hearing well has on our general well-being. Sometimes we’re asked why we rarely feature hearing aids and technology when...

Not Happy With Your Hearing Aids?

Are you wearing hearing aids but still finding it hard to hear clearly? If your hearing aids aren’t delivering the results you expected, you’re not alone—and there’s a solution. Many People Experience Hearing Aid Problems—But You Don’t Have to Accept Them It’s common for people to feel disappointed with their hearing aids. Whether it’s background noise drowning out conversations, speech...

Hearing Loss May Play a Bigger Role in Dementia than Previously Thought

New Research Suggests Up to One in Three Dementia Cases Could Be Linked to Hearing Loss New findings from a US study have revealed an important connection between hearing loss and dementia – and it may be even more significant than previously thought. According to researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, up to 32% of dementia cases...