Hearing aids and implants

If you have hearing loss, a hearing aid or implant could help you to hear better and communicate more confidently.

Hearing aids

Hearing aids can:

make quieter sounds easier to hear
make loud sounds more comfortable
make conversations easier
help you enjoy music, TV and the radio
help you hear in noisy places

How to get hearing aids

You can get modern, good quality hearing aids for free on the NHS. Hearing aids can also be bought from private audiology services.

Types of hearing aids

Find out about hearing aids for different types of hearing loss.

Getting used to hearing aids

What to expect from your hearing aid fitting appointment, and how to get used to the sounds you hear.

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Get the most from your hearing aids

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Cleaning and maintaining your hearing aids

How to look after your hearing aids and where to get new batteries and tubing.

Solving common hearing aid problems

Some hearing aid problems can be solved at home. You can also get help from your hearing aid provider or a local support service.

Technology to make conversations clearer

There are assistive devices and systems that can connect with your hearing aids to make conversations clearer.

Hearing implants

A hearing implant may be an option for you if:

you get little to no benefit from hearing aids
you cannot use hearing aids for medical reasons

There are different types of implants. Talk to your GP or audiologist if you think a hearing implant might help you.

Cochlear implants

If you have severe to profound hearing loss in both ears and aren’t benefiting from hearing aids, a cochlear implant could be an option.

Auditory brainstem implants

If your hearing nerve is damaged, an auditory brainstem implant could help.

Bone conduction hearing implants

A bone conduction hearing implant (BCHI) sends sound vibrations through the skull directly to the inner ear. It’s sometimes referred to as a bone anchored hearing aid (BAHA).

Contact us

If you are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, contact RNID for free information and support.

We’re open 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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