Hearing Assessment
Hearing Assessment
Patient Information
Adult Audiology Services
- Author ID: KF Audio 003
- Leaflet Ref: Audio 003
- Version: 9
- Leaflet title: Hearing Assessment
- Last review: July 2025
- Expiry Date: July 2027
Introduction
Your hearing assessment will last up to 60 minutes. During this time the Audiologist will:
- Carry out an ear examination
- Take a medical history
- Ask you to complete a questionnaire to give a clearer picture of how your hearing affects your life
- Carry out a hearing test (Audiogram) and discuss the results with you in full
- If you are suitable for hearing aids and would like them, we will arrange your next appointment usually within 20 working days. Please note that the digital hearing aids provided by the NHS are worn behind the ear.
Hearing Aid Safety
Always follow audiologist instructions when using hearing aids. Tamper proofing should be used as specified in the hearing aid user guide. Infants and young children should never be left alone with hearing aids. It is important to always keep hearing aids and batteries out of reach of young children and pets. If it is thought that a battery has been swallowed, please go directly to the Emergency Department.
If you require any further information, please contact the Audiology Department:
Telephone: 01942 774667
Email: audiology@wwl.nhs.uk