Information Line (Freephone)
Telephone 0808 808 0123
Textphone 0808 808 9000
informationline@rnid.org.uk
Telephone 0808 808 0123
Textphone 0808 808 9000
informationline@rnid.org.uk
RNID: For deaf and hard of hearing people.
One in 10 adults in the UK would benefit from wearing a hearing aid, yet only one in 30 has one
Here you will find helpful information about hearing aids, whether you already have one or you are wondering if a hearing aid would help you or someone you know.
About hearing aids
What are hearing aids, how do they work and what help can they give you in daily life?
Types of hearing aid
The difference between analogue and digital hearing aids and the different types of aid available.
Hearing tests
What you should do if you are having problems hearing and what happens at a hearing test.
Getting hearing aids from the National Health Service (NHS)
How and where to get them, advantages of the NHS service and what it provides.
Buying a hearing aid privately
All about buying a hearing aid privately, the benefits of doing so and the likely costs.
Getting the best from your hearing aid
Getting used to a new hearing aid and tips for getting the most out of your aid.
Looking after your hearing aid
Tips for looking after your hearing aid, how to clean it and change the batteries and solving common problems.
Frequently asked questions
If you use a hearing aid or simply want to know more about them, you can find answers here to your questions about getting a hearing aid, the difference between analogue and digital hearing aids, the "T" setting, batteries, and complaints against private hearing aid dispensers.
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