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Your life with hearing aids

Using hearing aids for the first time can feel like a big step. It might take some time to adjust and for them to become part of your daily routine. 

Why hearing better matters to you

Pause for a moment to think about how using your hearing aids to improve your hearing will benefit different situations in your life.

This tool can help you organise your thoughts. 

Why we’re asking you to use this tool

Research suggests that when people consider and reflect upon the benefits that hearing aids could provide it can boost their motivation and readiness to use them.

Stephanie’s story

“I had to tell people how they can help me hear” 

Key points

  1. It can take time to adjust to using hearing aids. 
  2. Pause to consider the benefits of better hearing in different situations.
  3. Recognising that you need help to hear is an important stage in your journey.  

Page last updated: 15 October 2024

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