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NHS Audiology Department or Specsavers?

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BigMamma Thu 27-Jun-24 15:35:23

Specsavers or any other local opticians for me. Great treatment and no long waiting times.

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62Granny Thu 27-Jun-24 15:35:20

That should be NHS hearing aids.

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62Granny Thu 27-Jun-24 15:34:03

Specsavers have taken over some services that are previously run by the nhs , my DH had to go to one for a follow up to his diabetic eye screening test recently.
I would ask about waiting times at both services and where you would be offered an appointment , it may not be your local specsavers.
Also if you do end up with THE hearing aids, where you could you access , batteries & tubes when required. ( these are free for NHS patients) but you have to pay if you go private.

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Sidelined Thu 27-Jun-24 15:22:37

Depends on how quickly you want/need your aids - my first choice would be audiology as the service I've had for my two aids has been excellent and hasn't cost a penny. But I understand the wait locally is now a year - when I had mine 8 years ago I only waited a week.

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LOUISA1523 Thu 27-Jun-24 15:20:56

Both

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LOUISA1523 Thu 27-Jun-24 15:20:50

You will be seen by qualified audiologists at both ...see what the wait is a bit maybe?

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Sarnia89 Thu 27-Jun-24 15:10:46

My GP has recommended that I be referred for hearing aids and I was offered the choice of being referred to our local hospital's audiology department or Specsavers. I wasn't sure which to choose. Any opinions out there? Thanks!

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