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Ah Im near Cardiff so might be a non-runner then…
I’m in the UK and I use Amplifon which has branches all over, including one in Cardiff.
better than specsavers?
ah one in cwmbran which is even closer…
@paul3 I have also just been told I need hearing aids. I am curious why you don’t want the NHS aids? I was thinking of trying them first as I have nothing to compare them to but I would then I would have a very long wait before I could get them. I was quoted £4k by a private company 
NHS aids are older models, but are pretty good, no bells or whistles, but at least you will get a REM fit. Where as, you could end up spending £3k to £4k and have a inferior outcome, because some national retailers do not do a REM fit.
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Really not keen on the over the ear type to be honest…
Yeh I know but I am just getting used to the idea.
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REM fit?
Specsavers are talking approx £1500
Hi, I don’t know how good the NHS is in Wales but in Doncaster I get good service from the hearing clinic.
About a year back they upgraded to Phonak Auto range which retails at about £1700 a pair under the bolero name. They do use the venture platform which at the time was considered very good as do all new introductions.
I have the older nathos type which suit me fine and busy as they are at the clinic they gave me a separate programe to hear the car engine better.
If you can tolerate the waiting times I would try the NHS. Expect to get ear moulds with bte and not anything less visible.
Do some research on here including terminology, but accept that you must be prepared to persevere
with your aids no matter what the brand.
You will have to go back to NHS for adjustments as they are locked to their system.
You get free batteries and other spares, if you buy streaming devices they will add them to your aids.
Good luck!
REM = Real ear measurement. Without getting into technicalities, ensures your hearing aids are supplying the prescribed output, to suit your hearing loss.
Hi Paul,
Like the contributor above, I would recommend you use a provider that offers Real Ear Measurements. This is the only tool that will varify the hearing aids are actually doing what they are supposed to do. Have a look at Dr Cliff on youtube. He has an excellent video on this. I would recommend looking at an independent provider rather than a high street chain. The chains will normally only offer products from a couple of manufacturers. In addition, you are likely to get a higher level of care from an independent as they rely very heavily on personal recommendations as they don’t have the big marketting budgets of the chains. Having looked online, Hearing Aid Solutions in Cardiff might be a good place to start.
thanks matthew I may do this…
Hi Paul, not sure if he’s near enough but look up um bongo on this forum. he’s a major contributor as a pro and if you check his cv you’ll see he is very clever.
I don’t think I can give his practice name on here.
Mike
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I feel sure he’s in Cardiff. If you want further info from him you would need to send um bongo a private message.
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@paul3 my friend has just got Oticon OPN 2 on the NHS which are made for iPhone (Bluetooth). NHS aids are very good now.
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Before my friend got upgraded to Oticon OPN 2, he had the Phonak Nathos Auto RIC Aids with domes. Not everyone will get ear moulds or BTE aids.
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OK didnt know that. But you still have to get GP to refer you I guess and theres possibly a bit wait?