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You\u2019ll be pleased to hear there is a very short answer to this question: YES! It may seem like a strange concept to gift someone a hearing consultation, however, if you believe a loved one needs help then you would be doing them a great favour.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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The hearing loss journey<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

On average, it takes seven years from the time someone discovers they have a hearing loss before they actually go and get hearing aids<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. Unfortunately, it is a long journey and the individual needs to be at the right part of that journey before they feel ready to begin wearing hearing aids. Wearing hearing aids in public is admitting that you have a hearing loss to all those around you. Some people do not find this easy. Your loved one may need your support and guidance to go and seek help from a hearing care professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The quicker a diagnosis is made, the quicker that the correct treatment can be prescribed. If this is hearing aids, then often they can be fitted within 2 weeks of an initial consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hearing aids can often be fitted within 2 weeks of a hearing consultation appointment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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How do I gift someone a hearing consultation?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We think the best thing to do in a situation where you believe a loved one needs a hearing test and would like to gift this to them is definitely to discuss it with them first. It may be a shock to just present them with the gift without having had a conversation. Our hearing consultations take place in the comfort of your own home with one of our friendly hearing care professionals. The appointment usually lasts between 60 \u2013 90 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is easy to gift someone the consultation! All you need to do is call one of our friendly customer service advisors<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. You can then pay the consultation fee ahead of the appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Having support at a hearing consultation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The main reason we ask for support from a loved one at a hearing consultation<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> is for a familiar voice. The hearing care professional can see how well the individual responds to a familiar voice. We all have different accents and variations so it is often easier to understand speech in a familiar voice. It\u2019s also useful to have a familiar voice when trialing a hearing aid if you do have a hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Having emotional support at a hearing consultation is important.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Whilst a familiar voice is a great help, the emotional support that a family member or close friend can provide is so important. It is not always easy to come to terms with having a hearing loss. Therefore, having a loved one present is very helpful in terms of support. Deciding to go ahead with private healthcare is also a very personal decision and having a family member present can help with making decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you would like to book a loved one in for a hearing consultation, this can be done easily via our website<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. If you would prefer someone to talk you through the process, please don\u2019t hesitate to give us a call<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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