Audiology
The Direct Access Adult Hearing Service, includes: hearing aid fitting (where required), follow-up and aftercare services for adults with suspected or diagnosed hearing loss. A referral should be made via your GP. The service is currently provided from two locations, one in South Elmsall and one in Rycroft. The audiologist is Mr Richard Thompson & Mr Asham Amin.
Waiting times
Referral to first assessment – within 4-8 weeks.
About the service
Our NHS adult hearing service is carried out by the audiologist and is supported by a dedicated team providing a 'drop-in' repair clinic.
The service consists of the following:
- Hearing needs assessment
- Develop on Individual Management Plan
- Provision and fitting of hearing aids
- Hearing rehabilitation e.g. Education
- Information and signposting to relevant support services
- Aftercare service for up to 3 years, including advice, maintenance and review
- Battery, tips, domes and tube replacement service.
Service eligibility
We accept all referrals from GPs.
On the day of the appointment
On arrival you will be checked in by our reception staff. You will then be seen by the audiologist who will carry out the hearing assessment and either:
- Assess and fit – dependent upon the hearing loss
- Take an impression for an ear mould and return for fitting.
Aftercare
Following fitting of aids, you will be able to access the 'drop-in' repair service which is available 7 days per week for any minor adjustments e.g. Tube replacement, batteries etc.
Your Hearing Health Pathway
Once your GP has referred you to Phoenix Healthcare Solutions for a Hearing Assessment, which can take up to an hour, your suitability for a hearing aid is determined. Over 95% of clients will be fitted with the latest digital, Bluetooth hearing aids on the same day. I have always used Phonak hearing aids as they are at the forefront of hearing aid technology.
Your Hearing Aid Fitting
If you are fitted with a hearing aid, you will be reviewed in 8 weeks’ time, and then on a yearly basis. We also offer a drop-in service (whenever the clinic is open) for repairs and maintenance, and telephone appointments for advice and queries about your hearing aid.
Future Development of Hearing Services
The clinics have become so busy and popular, that I have recently engaged the services of another Audiologist. This is because of the advent of consultant led ENT clinics which require Audiology cover
Hearing Aid Trouble Shooting
Cleaning Ear Moulds
