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THE
FITTING PROCESS If you have decided that you need a hearing aid, but would like to know exactly what is involved, this page will guide you through the fitting process. Step 1 – Assessment You arrange an appointment at The Hearing Care Centre. This appointment may last up to two hours depending on the complexity of your problem. Some of the areas that are covered are listed below:
Step 2 – Fitting When the hearing aid is ready for fitting and collection, normally after about 2-3 weeks – we will arrange a suitable appointment by contacting you by telephone or by post. The fitting appointment will include the points below: -
Step 3 – Check-up The check-up is usually scheduled for about 3 weeks after the fitting of the aid. This appointment gives you an opportunity to discuss any issues that have arisen during the initial period of use. It also gives us an opportunity to make a final fitting check. The check-up appointment will include the points below:
Review We will invite you to attend for an annual review on each anniversary of the supply of your hearing aid. This will give us an opportunity to check that your aid is working correctly and if necessary to re-check the hearing levels. The annual check-up is part of our ongoing aftercare programme and no additional charge is made for this service. Click here for a printer friendly version. |
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discussion to find out about your hearing difficulties, specific
areas where you are looking for improvement and other information
that may be relevant to giving you the best possible solution
to your hearing problem
Fitting check.