Hearing Tests

Private Hearing Tests

Harley Street Hearing offers professional, thorough hearing tests.

Hearing tests are a vital tool to help effectively diagnose any hearing loss, even if you don’t realise you have it. Early detection is crucial to prevent your hearing from declining over time, and together we can devise the most suitable solution for you.

As an independent hearing clinic, we are dedicated to delivering outstanding service and treating all of our patients with the utmost care and understanding, whilst paying particular attention to your individual hearing needs.

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Why choose Harley Street Hearing?

We are London’s largest independent audiology clinic, established on Harley Street for over 25 years. Our clinical audiologists are highly trained to ensure that you leave our clinic fully informed about your hearing health and equipped with the right tools to help you hear to the best of your ability.

As we are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, you do not need to be referred by a GP or ENT Consultant to book an appointment with us. We are also accepted providers of hearing health care by most medical insurance companies.

What to expect from your hearing consultation

Every hearing consultation at Harley Street Hearing is in-depth and comprehensive, designed to produce the most accurate results, with your audiologist taking the time to talk you through each step.

Your 90 minute appointment includes:

  • A full audiometric hearing assessment including speech discrimination testing where necessary
  • Examination of the ear and auditory canal
  • A full explanation of the results
  • An in-depth lifestyle assessment where we find out more about your individual needs and requirements
  • A copy of your audiogram for you to keep for future reference
  • Reports to your GP or ENT Specialists if required

Should your hearing test results show that you would benefit from hearing aids, we will recommend the best options to suit your lifestyle and budget.

Lyric hearing aid consultation

The Phonak Lyric hearing aid is the world’s only 100% invisible device.

With exceptional natural sound quality, it is designed to be worn 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with no batteries to change or daily maintenance required. Lyric doesn’t interrupt your daily life as it can be worn whilst exercising, showering and sleeping.

If you would like to trial the only “truly” invisible hearing aid ‘Lyric’, we offer a 30-day risk-free refundable Lyric hearing aid trial.

To book your private hearing test and consultation at our Harley Street Hearing clinic, call us to arrange a time that is convenient for you.

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Providing highest standards of care

Very efficient and professional yet friendly atmosphere. I’ve been here through the Musicians’ Hearing Health Scheme and the audiologist took the time to explain what they were doing and made me feel at ease.

Filippo Faustini

Absolutely first rate; technically impressive and diligent follow-up. My hearing now pin-sharp.

Colin Hopkins

Visited for the Musicians’ Hearing Health Scheme. Needed microsuction for the impressions to be made. All fitted into one appointment, which saved me a 3-hour round trip for a second appointment.

Josh Knibbs

Ear wax removal: painless, comfortable, quick and friendly. Top marks!

Phil Rose

Very professional and personal. Felt looked after and listened to.

Gavin Merry

It’s recommended by my ENT Specialist. Reasonable price and quick service.

Mayank Barot

I can highly recommend the team here.

Thomas Matt

Excellent earplugs, fantastic price with the discount. Great service, wonderful communication. Highly recommend. Thank you for my brilliant earplugs!

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Hearing Consultation

Do you need a doctor’s referral for a hearing test?

As we are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, you do not need to be referred by a doctor to book an appointment with us.

Can I book a home visit consultation?

Yes. There is an additional cost to the £100 consultation of £125. This covers the audiologist’s time spent out of clinic.

Can my insurance pay for the consultation and the hearing aids?

Health insurance may cover the cost of the consultation, however, most do not cover the cost of hearing aids. Please check with them for authorisation.

How long is the consultation and how much is it?

An initial hearing aid consultation and assessment takes an hour and a half and is £100.

Does your clinic have any hearing aids in stock?

Due to the sheer volume of styles, colours and technologies available we don’t keep stocks in clinic. Each order is done for the individual. The only exception to this is the Lyric hearing aid, our audiologists can advise if this is suitable for you.

What do I need to bring with me to the appointment?

Nothing is needed. If you do have any previous hearing test results these can be useful to assess any changes that may have happened to your hearing over a period of time.

Can I purchase a hearing aid without a consultation if I send you my hearing test?

In theory, yes, it is possible. However, your assessment is much more than just the hearing test. At your appointment, your audiologist will examine the health of your ear canals, assess your entire auditory system, and discuss the most appropriate style and hearing aid for you, dependent upon, and tailored to your specific needs. It’s difficult to do that without having you sitting in front of us.

What happens in a hearing test?

Your audiologist will perform a comprehensive audiological assessment based on your challenges.  This can include (but is not limited to) otoscopy, tympanometry and stapedial reflexes, otoacoustic emissions, pure tone audiometry, and speech testing in both quiet and in noise.

I’m unhappy with my current hearing clinic. What are the benefits of coming to you?

We pride ourselves on the skills and the wealth of expertise of our highly trained clinical audiologists. The hearing aid itself is only one part of the overall rehabilitation process. The most important factors for the successful fitting of hearing aids are the programming and fine tuning of each instrument; which is where the expertise of our audiologists is essential.