What to Expect From a Hearing Test

What to Expect From a Hearing Test

A hearing test is an essential step in understanding your hearing health. Whether you’ve noticed difficulty following conversations, find yourself turning up the TV louder, or just want peace of mind, a hearing test offers clarity  and potentially, a path to clearer hearing. At Hazelwood Hearcare, we make the process easy, professional, and free of obligation.

Why You Might Need a Hearing Test

Hearing loss often develops gradually, making it easy to miss. Common signs include:

• Frequently asking people to repeat themselves
• Trouble hearing in noisy places
• Misunderstanding words, especially consonants
• Avoiding social settings due to difficulty hearing

A hearing test can detect these issues early, helping you take control of your hearing health before it affects your quality of life.

Your Free Hearing Health Check – What Happens?

We offer a free 15-minute hearing health check that’s quick, simple, and carried out by one of our professional audiologists or hearing care specialists. Here’s what to expect:

1. Ear Health Check
2. We start by examining the health of your ears using an otoscope, checking for any blockages like wax or signs of infection.
3. Basic Hearing Screening
4. You'll wear headphones and listen for a series of tones at various volumes. This tells us whether further testing is needed.
5. Personalised Advice
6. Based on your results, we’ll talk you through your hearing health and the next steps — whether that’s no action at all, or a referral for a full hearing assessment.

Book your free hearing health check at Hazelwood Hearcare today and take the first step towards better hearing.

Full Hearing Assessment – Going Into More Detail

If hearing loss is detected, or you already use hearing aids, we’ll invite you to a full hearing assessment. This comprehensive 60–75 minute appointment is still completely free and tailored to your lifestyle and concerns.

Here’s what we’ll do:

1. In-Depth Consultation

We’ll ask about your daily routines, work environment, social life, and any specific hearing difficulties. It helps us recommend the best solutions for your needs.

2. Advanced Hearing Tests

We perform a pure-tone audiometry test to measure your hearing thresholds. You’ll press a button each time you hear a sound through headphones.

We may also conduct:

• Bone conduction testing – to assess inner ear function
• Speech recognition tests – to check how well you hear and understand spoken words

These results are plotted on an audiogram, a visual chart that shows the extent and type of hearing loss.

3. Review and Recommendations

We’ll explain your results clearly, including:

• The type and degree of hearing loss
• Whether hearing aids could help
• Demonstrating hearing aid options (with no obligation to buy)

You’re welcome to bring a family member or friend along — it often helps to have someone else involved in the conversation.

Hearing Aid Fitting and Support

If hearing aids are recommended and you decide to go ahead, our audiologist will guide you through choosing the right style and fit. We offer a range of discreet, high-tech options that are easy to use.

Once fitted, we’ll schedule follow-ups to fine-tune your devices and make sure you’re comfortable. Remember, there’s often an adjustment period  and we’ll support you every step of the way.

Learn more about our digital hearing aids designed for comfort and clarity.

How Often Should You Have a Hearing Test?

For most people, a hearing test every 2–3 years is ideal, especially after age 50. However, you may need more frequent checks if:

• You work in a noisy environment
• You already have hearing loss or use hearing aids
• You notice any sudden changes in your hearing

For more general information, the NHS Hearing Loss page is a helpful resource.

For appointment information rather than general guidance, see Arrange a home hearing test. Check current postcode coverage before arranging a visit.