Your Local Hearing Clinic for the Best Hearing Aids and longest ongoing care packages available in the UK (that we know of)
Independence
We work with the best hearing aid manufacturers in the world and offer all types of hearing aids. As an independent Audiology hearing clinic, we aren’t owned by any manufacturers and can offer the best evidence-based, experienced advice on suitable models and fittings.
Hearing aids are a vital solution to many hearing difficulties in life and provide a better hearing life for the wearer and their family. They are small digital devices that are programmed by our Audiologist in-house with you and help reduce the mismatch between your potential hearing and your actual hearing. Well-fitted hearing aids that are monitored over the years then work to strengthen the brain’s connections. We use hearing aids to help people with hearing loss to hear more clearly. At Waves Hearing, we match the person to the hearing aids depending on several factors of need, preference and suitability. We’ll find the best hearing aid for you.
Types of Hearing Aids
There are several types of hearing aids available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. As a very general overview, the table below shows the different types of hearing aids:
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Receiver-In-Canal (RIC) |
Easily the most popular model of hearing aid issued globally. A smaller, slimmer wired version fo the BTE model with full functionality and flexibility. |
Suitable for most types of hearing, easy to adjust and clean. Most versatile for different listening environments. |
Sits on the back of the ear. Often not visible; depending on the user's hair. |
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Behind-the-ear (BTE) |
Sits behind the ear and amplifies sound through a tube that connects to an earpiece in the ear canal. |
Suitable for most types of hearing loss, easy to adjust and clean. Very appropriate for poor dexterity. |
More visible; depending on the user’s hair. |
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In-the-ear (ITE) |
Fits inside the ear. |
Not on the ear. |
May not be suitable for severe hearing loss, may cause discomfort or feedback. Made to be visible. |
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In-the-canal (ITC) |
Fits partially inside the ear canal. |
Discreet, easy to use and fit. |
May not be suitable for severe hearing loss, may cause discomfort or feedback. Variable suitability. |
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Completely-in-canal (CIC) |
Fits entirely inside the ear canal and amplifies sound through a speaker. |
Very discreet, easy to fit and use. |
Unsuitable for many due to the size of ear canals. Not suitable for severe hearing loss, may cause discomfort or feedback. |