NHS ones are Phonak Nathos Auto Micro with open domes. Never been adjusted; can’t get an appointment…
Yes, going to need Bluetooth to phones and equipment all day at times and no breaks or pauses in the day to top up the charge. If I can’t do my job without them, a battery which needs charging daily feels like too much of a risk.
Definitely up for self-programming. Going to see how the initial programme and remote fine-tunings go. If there’s anything that needs modifying in person I think I’ll do it myself. As far as I know, I just need to download Target and buy a noahlink wireless? Does target run OK on a laptop? I’ve also had quotes for around £100 for reprogramming in person, so if I get stuck that’s always an option. The company I have bought from are also in the UK, and do in person fittings, they are just a long way to travel, but again it’s a possibility. So I have plenty of options if I need them or fail at self-programming!
I’ve read a lot, and worn aids for a few years, but I haven’t really had anyone talk through adjustments. I don’t think I have as much understanding of what can be done with the programming as I might need. Its all a lot to learn. I quite like lipreading instead at times!
I’m hoping I find the phone improvement to be as good as for you then! I can’t use a phone at all unless I’m in a silent room at the moment. I’ve always had my loss and more and some points, but not corrected until an adult, and unfortunately I think I have some difficulty in understanding the sound even when amplified. I can’t filter background noise for example. Not sure my brain is keeping up very well. Hoping new aids will help with more sophisticated programming. They are being programmed to the audiogram you can see. My hearing at the moment in my right ear is significantly worse. In a couple of frequencies it’s double. Just got to hope it comes back - been about 5 weeks, and it is much better than it was at first, so fingers crossed and give it time. Initially I got up one morning and couldn’t hear speech as a sound even stood right next to the person…let alone understand it. Think my left ear is pretty well back, but the right needs some work.
Talking clock sounds exciting!