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At Hearing Wales, your audiologist will carry out a full hearing and speech test to assess your level of hearing loss. After your hearing test, we'll talk you through the best results, and recommend the best solutions to improve your hearing. Every appointment is relaxed, personalised, no-obligation, and totally free of charge.

Our essential level hearing aids start at £745

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A hearing test with Hearing Wales is relaxed, friendly and completely free of charge.  Many people feel nervous before a test, but our knowledgeable audiologists take their time and explain everything clearly so you feel totally at ease.

During your appointment, we use advanced diagnostic equipment, including callibrated audiometers and headphones and carry out a full hearing and speech test.  These internationally recognised procedures allow us to accurately measure your hearing across different pitches and volumes.  Our clinics are equipped with fully sound proof booths, but if you would prefer not to use this, that is totally fine!

Once the test is complete, we will go through your results together and explain what they mean.  If you could benefit from hearing aids, we will talk you through the options that would best suit your hearing loss, lifestyle and budget.  There is no-obligation to buy from us.

You can have your free hearing test an any of our 5 clinics across Wales, or have a home visit.

  • Mumbles – 99 Newton Road, Mumbles, Swansea, SA3 4BN
  • Swansea – 48 The Grove, Uplands, Swansea, SA2 0QR
  • Cardiff – 161, Pnatbach Road, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 1TZ
  • Narberth – 1 High Street, Narberth SA67 7AR
  • Newcastle Emlyn – Antiques Cottage, Emlyn Square, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BQ

A Hearing Test at Hearing Wales usually includes the following steps:

1. Medical History

We start by discussing your hearing, general health, any symptoms you may have noticed, and any situations where you feel you struggle. This helps us tailor the assessment to you and understand your individual needs.

2. Lifestyle Questions

We’ll chat about your daily environment — work, hobbies, social situations, and any challenges you face in noise. This helps us determine the best long-term solutions for your hearing.

3. Ear Health Check (Otoscopy)

Your audiologist will examine your ear canal and eardrum to check for wax, infection, or any issues that may affect your hearing.

4. Pure Tone Hearing Test

You’ll wear comfortable headphones and listen to a series of tones at different pitches and volumes. This measures your hearing levels across the full frequency range.

5. Speech Testing

We’ll assess how well you understand speech in quiet and in noise — a key part of everyday communication.

6. Explanation of Your Results

We will go through your results in clear, easy-to-understand language. You’ll see your audiogram and learn what it means for your hearing day-to-day.

7. Personalised Recommendations

If your hearing is normal, we’ll simply advise when to recheck.
If hearing loss is detected, we will discuss the most suitable options — always personalised, always no pressure.

A hearing test with us is relaxed, professional, and completely free of charge, whether you choose to come into one of our clinics or book a home visit.

How long does a hearing test take?

A full hearing test takes on average 40-60 minutes, depending on the circumstances.  Many people choose to bring a friend or family member with them for support during the test, but it is not necessary.  At Hearing Wales, we do not expect you to make a decision on the day, and all of our tests are completely without obligation.  Additionally, if you do decide to order a hearing aid, we do not expect you to pay for it until the fitting appointment (usually between 3-10 days later), and all of our hearing aids now come with a 60 day money back guarantee

 

Most people don’t realise their hearing has changed because usually hearing loss develops very gradually.  You may simply feel more tired after conversations, need the TV slightly louder, or struggle more in background noise – all common signs that your hearing needs attention.

Checking your hearing regularly helps you stay connected to conversations, friends and family, and helps prevent the frustration and fatigue that often comes with untreated hearing loss.

Early intervention can slow down the future progression of hearing loss. In addition, there is growing research showing that untreated hearing loss in linked with faster cognitive decline, including Dementia.  Leading universities and health organisations, including Johns Hopkins Medicine, have highlighted that treating hearing loss early may help support long-term brain health.

Untreated hearing loss is also linked to many “bigger” health issues, including depression, social isolation, increased risk of falling and more. Whereas treating loss has been shown to positively impact many vital quality-of-life issues, such as better relationships with family and friends and improved confidence.

A hearing test is completely free, painless and gives you clear answers straight away.  If you’re hearing is normal you’ll have peace of mind.  If not, we can guide you through the best next steps with no obligation.

However astonishingly,  people very often treat their hearing differently to other aspects of their health. If your vision becomes compromised, do you wait years to get glasses? If you have a toothache, do you put off seeing your dentist until the pain becomes unbearable?

Hearing loss, though, is handled differently. Maybe because it usually comes on slower and is easier to “work around” using various coping methods.

 

 

 

 

Try Our Quick Online Hearing Test

If you’re not sure whether you need a full hearing assessment, our quick 3 minute online hearing check is a great place to start.  It gives you an instant indication of whther you may have a hearing loss, and whether you should book a full, free hearing test with one of our audiologists. 

It’s simple, fast and can be done from any device.

Your results will help guide your next step towards clearer hearing.

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 to try our online hearing test. 

 

A brief guide to taking Hearing Wales online hearing test

  1. Find a Quiet Place – choose a room with minimal background noise so your results are as accurate as possible.
  2. Use Headphones if You Can – headphones give the best results because each ear can be tested separately.  If you don’t have headphones, you can still take the test using your device speakers.
  3. Check Your Volume – before you start the test, you will be asked to set your volume to a comfortable level – not too loud and not quiet!
  4. Listen for the Tones – you’ll hear a series of beeps at different pitches.  Simply click whenever you hear a sound.  This helps ideentify if there are areas of reduced hearing.
  5. Get Your Instant Results – at the end you’ll reciev a simple explanation of how your hearing performed.

If the test suggests any hearing difficulty, or if you’re unsure about the results, we recommend booking a free hearing test in a clinic or arranging a free hearing test at home.

Important Note

Online hearing tests are a great place to start, but they don’t replace a full diagnostic hearing check carried out by a HCPC-registered audiologist.  Only a professional test can accurately measure your hearing and assess your ears for health or wax issues.

Most importantly, don’t worry! If you do find you have some kind of hearing loss, you are not alone!

There are 12 million people with hearing loss in the UK, that’s around 1 IN 5 of us.

More than 40% of people over 50 years old have hearing loss, rising to 71% of people over the age of 70.*

*Figures from Action for Hearing Loss UK

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FREE Hearing Test

ARRANGE YOUR TEST NOW in THREE quick and easy steps

STEP 1. Fill in the simple form below and one of our specialists will contact you to arrange an appointment.

STEP 2. We will arrange for your free hearing test to take place either at home or in one of our local hearing clinics in MUMBLES, SWANSEA, CARDIFF and NARBERTH.

STEP 3. At the no obligation appointment, our expeienced audiologist will assess your hearing loss and advise of solutions. We can also provide Micro Suction ear wax removal.

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During all appointments, our Audiologist will wear PPE in line with the latest guidelines from our Audiology governing bodies and the Government.

Unlike many other hearing care providers, our company will not share your information with any external companies and it will be kept safe under the latest GDPR guidelines, for your peace of mind

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0% Finance On All Hearing Aids At Hearing Wales

We are offering 0% on hearing aids at Hearing Wales. Not just that, we are offering interest free hearing aids with 0% deposit. You can pick your re-payment terms with payments made over 6, 12 or 18 months, whichever suits you and your budget best.

Take a look at the types of hearing aids that are available below

Take a look at the types of hearing aids that are available below

  • Behind the Ear (BTE)

    Behind-the-Ear hearing aids contain powerful components and the latest technology in a traditional shell. they are attached to a custom made ear mould and fit comfortably behind the ear.

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    Behind the Ear (BTE)

    Behind-the-Ear hearing aids contain powerful components and the latest technology in a traditional shell. they are attached to a custom made ear mould and fit comfortably behind the ear.

  • Receiver in Canal (RIC)

    The receiver-in-canal model is a new development in hearing aid technology. Similar in style to both the Behind the Ear and the Open Fit, it differs by the positioning of the electronic receiver. A receiver in the canal aid has a smaller external housing, as the speaker is placed within the ear canal, offering a more natural sound and very comfortable fit. It is a discreet yet powerful model of hearing aid, offering superior noise reduction technology.

    Latest Product

    Receiver in Canal (RIC)

    The receiver-in-canal model is a new development in hearing aid technology. Similar in style to both the Behind the Ear and the Open Fit, it differs by the positioning of the electronic receiver. A receiver in the canal aid has a smaller external housing, as the speaker is placed within the ear canal, offering a more natural sound and very comfortable fit. It is a discreet yet powerful model of hearing aid, offering superior noise reduction technology.

  • Full Shell ITE

    The ‘Full Shell’ is the largest of the in the ear hearing aids and is custom made to fit in the outer ear. This design offers many advantages for people with a more severe hearing loss, including volume controls and powerful amplification. .

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    Full Shell ITE

    The ‘Full Shell’ is the largest of the in the ear hearing aids and is custom made to fit in the outer ear. This design offers many advantages for people with a more severe hearing loss, including volume controls and powerful amplification. .

  • Half Shell (ITE)

    The “Half Shell” is a is a more discreet, customised hearing aid which fits at the entrance to the ear canal. The half shell offers an impressive range of features despite its reduced size, including two microphones, personal volume control and optional Bluetooth compatibility.

    Latest Product

    Half Shell (ITE)

    The “Half Shell” is a is a more discreet, customised hearing aid which fits at the entrance to the ear canal. The half shell offers an impressive range of features despite its reduced size, including two microphones, personal volume control and optional Bluetooth compatibility.

  • Completely in Canal (CIC)

    Completely in the Canal (CIC) aids can offer a discrete and practically invisible style, well suited for those looking for an aid with cosmetic appeal. Hearing quality is not compromised by the small size, as the microphone sits within the canal offering a natural sound comparable to regular hearing.

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    Completely in Canal (CIC)

    Completely in the Canal (CIC) aids can offer a discrete and practically invisible style, well suited for those looking for an aid with cosmetic appeal. Hearing quality is not compromised by the small size, as the microphone sits within the canal offering a natural sound comparable to regular hearing.

  • Invisible in Canal

    Technology in the field of Completely in Canal (CIC) hearing aids has been rapidly evolving for over 20 years. Recently, the frontier for total invisibility of hearing aids has been extended even further with manufacturers being able to create an Invisible-in-Canal (IIC) hearing aid. IIC’s can sit much deeper in the ear canal than ever before.

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    Invisible in Canal

    Technology in the field of Completely in Canal (CIC) hearing aids has been rapidly evolving for over 20 years. Recently, the frontier for total invisibility of hearing aids has been extended even further with manufacturers being able to create an Invisible-in-Canal (IIC) hearing aid. IIC’s can sit much deeper in the ear canal than ever before.

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