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Advice

Hearing advice, written by our Clinical Director

Plain-English guides on hearing tests, ear wax and hearing aids, based on what we see in clinic every week.

Hearing aids

Hearing aid styles explained: RIC, BTE, ITE, ITC, CIC and IIC

Compare every hearing aid style, who each suits, and the pros and cons of each design.

22 September 2026
Hearing aids

Bluetooth hearing aids explained: what streaming actually means

A plain-English look at Bluetooth hearing aids: what streaming means, which devices it works with, and where it falls short.

15 September 2026
Ear wax

Ear wax build-up: what to try at home, and when to get it checked

How to tell if ear wax is affecting your hearing, safe home care, and when to have it professionally removed.

8 September 2026
Hearing tests

What to expect at your first hearing test

What actually happens during a free hearing test: how long it takes, what to bring, and what your results mean.

1 September 2026