Hearbase – Get your hearing checked by a professional

An interview with senior audiologist, Sally French, Hearbase at BMI Chaucer.

What is an audiologist?

An audiologist is a clinical health care profes­sional responsible for helping those who have problems with their hearing. It’s a highly quali­fied role, and each day an audiologist could be assessing and fitting hearing aids, providing ear protection, tinnitus support and advising on balance and wax removal.

How long have you been at Hearbase?

I have been at Hearbase for over 20 years now and I enjoy my work, especially meeting and helping so many people from around Canter­bury, old and young, from all walks of life. I am based at the Hearbase clinic at the wonderful BMI Chaucer Hospital, Nackington Road, Canterbury.

What are the first signs of a hearing problem?

Some of the early signs are when you struggle to keep up with conversation in noisy places, when your family tell you the TV is too loud, or when you have difficulty hearing people clear­ly. If you experience ringing or buzzing in your ears, or head, or a feeling of blockage, these can also be early signs of hearing loss.

Why should I have my hearing tested?

Not being able to hear seriously impacts your quality of life, not to mention talking with friends, family and others. I recommend if you show any of these early signs, you should get it checked. If you are concerned about someone close to you who struggles to hear, speak to them about getting a free hearing test and why not join them to offer support if they need a little bit of encouragement?

Why should I go to Hearbase at BMI Chaucer?
Well, to start, our hearing tests are completely free. This isn’t unique to us, you can get your hearing tested elsewhere, but as we are expert audiologists, if we find anything of concern after your free hearing test, we will point you in the direction of specialist services quickly. We are a really friendly bunch of people and our focus is to listen and help you to manage your hearing.

How should I look after my hearing?

If you notice any change to your hearing, large or small, then always get it checked. This is important however old or young you are. If you work in a noisy place or have a history of hearing loss in your family, have a hearing test, it only takes 30 minutes.

Call us on 0800 077 3061 and book your free hearing test at Hearbase at BMI Chaucer today!

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