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Anyone had a free 15 minute hearing test at Boots?

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WeeWillyWanky · 28/02/2021 14:51

For the past few months, I have noticed a deterioration in my hearing. Only minor things- like having to have the TV up louder than DH, and not being able to follow conversations in an environment where there is background noise etc. Only yesterday I was talking to my neighbour in the street. Not a busy road at all, but I had to ask her to repeat a few things. I have noticed as well that when at work (Primary school teacher), I'm often having to ask the children to speak up because I can't hear always hear them- this is when it's quiet in the classroom. I asked my TA if she could hear them and she said that she could, despite sitting further away. I did an online hearing test yesterday on my phone and the result was poor hearing. I decided to book a 15 minute free hearing test at one of their stores and was wondering if anyone else had had one and if so, what to expect. I wondered too if it they will try to flog me a hearing aid or something at the end. Any experiences to share?

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mumonthehill · 28/02/2021 14:57

My DH did as he thought he had some hearing loss. They confirmed he did do, he then went to GP for a referral to audiology. He now has hearing aids in both ears through the NHS. Boots were very good and he felt there was no hard sell.

WeeWillyWanky · 28/02/2021 15:03

Thank you!

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TyneTeas · 28/02/2021 15:06

I had one a few months ago. No hard sell, was told heating within normal expected range.

You sit in a padded cupboard and press a button when you hear tones.

WeeWillyWanky · 28/02/2021 15:09

Thanks- I think I'll be able to manage that!

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ElysiumFeels · 28/02/2021 15:09

I had one recently when I went for microsuction. Exactly as described above. My hearing was ok so no flogging opportunity, but even if there had been I would have batted it away without any problems!

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