I wonder if anyone knows if the NHS has the new Oticon HA yet please. It was expected sometime in May, and they we going to let me know.
I am hoping it can reduce the LF without changing the mid frequencies, unlike the Phonak Aero I am using.

Oticon released the Spirit Zest aids to the NHS last October I met with the rep 2 weeks ago and they did not mention plans for any other aids before the NHS contract changes next year.
Some sites have been slow to swap as the software has required some to upgrade their computer systems, perhaps that is what your hospital was doing waiting until May to start using them.

Thanks, but that is not the name that the audiologist used. It was in March this year that I was told about it, and the rep should know what`s going on.
I`ll hang on in case it`s the usual software issue.

Thanks, but that is not the name that the audiologist used. It was in March this year that I was told about it, and the rep should know what`s going on.
I`ll hang on in case it`s the usual software issue.

John - do you remember the name of the aid?

Hi Willow.
Afraid not. It was mentioned, but I don`t think it was “Zest” and it`s slipped my mind.
Had a look on the Oticon site, but nothing strikes a chord—many thanks.

My wife phoned the audiologist today, as the promised call never happened. New HA is not in yet, but I need to reduce the dreadful bass on this one, having put up with it for a month.
The next appointment is mid July! Can`t wait that long, so have one with someone who probably wont understand my hearing in just over two weeks.

Anyone else having problems seeing their audiologist, or is it me?
I am really thinking of going private. The thing that puts me off, is having to make them understand my strange hearing.

Hi John

An audiologist of any repute will relish the opportunity to understand your "strange hearing".

So much of what we do day to day is fairly routine - important and unique to each client - but fairly routine to the audiologist. An out-of-the-ordinary hearing loss or a specific issue in listening in certain situations can be a real challenge and we love it. Not all challenges can be met - we can't do the impossible - but a good audiologist will take all the time needed to understand your loss and your needs.

Advice / opinion will cost you nothing. As always, seek at least two opinions. Ask friends and/or GP for recommendations if possible. And don't be easily parted with your money. Testing and consultation should cost you zero, so you have nothing to lose. A trial of at least 30 days is the norm now, so again no risk in that respect.

Keep us posted how you get on.

Smoker

Thanks Smoker.
I will keep the next hospital appointment and see how it goes. I am finding it more and more difficult to get a wrong adjustment put right. I can`t tell in their quiet room, only when I get home does the mistake become obvious.
I seem to be fitted in the audioligist`s admin time, which makes it impossible to get back within a reasonable time-whatever that is.

I have been lucky in the past when I needed many adjustments, in getting back within about ten days. But not any more, after being told I had too many appointments over two years.
I now see a senior scientist, as not all audioligists are able to program HA`s. I was somewhat surprised at this, as most are only allowed to fit and set them up.

Smoker. Why should testing and consultation cost nothing?