Hearing Aids

How to Fix Hearing Aids: troubleshooting common problems

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 22 May 2026 Read time: 5 minutes

Hearing aids are a brilliant piece of technology, but like any device, they can occasionally play up. Before booking a repair or assuming the worst, it’s worth working through a few simple checks. Many of the most common hearing aid problems come down to one thing: the battery. Understanding how long hearing aid batteries last Read more…
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People taking action on their hearing health earlier than ever

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 14 May 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care is launching its ‘Hear Today, Think Tomorrow’ campaign backed by a decade of customer data revealing that younger people are now seeking hearing care in record numbers. The campaign is part of the company’s Dementia Action Week activity (18-24 May 2026) in partnership with its chosen charity, Alzheimer’s Society.  Its Read more…
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Your First Hearing Aid – What to Expect

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 25 February 2026 Read time: 5 minutes

Most people put off getting hearing aids for years. Not because they don’t need one, but because accepting their hearing loss and having to wear hearing aids can feel harder than just living with it. Getting your first hearing aid is a significant step towards better hearing and improved quality of life. If you’ve recently Read more…
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Cleaning Hearing Aids: A Comprehensive Guide to Care and Maintenance

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 14 November 2025 Read time: 4 minutes

If you wear hearing aids, you’ll know just how important they are to your daily life. These sophisticated devices help you stay connected with the world around you, but like any piece of technology, they need proper care to function at their best. That’s why cleaning hearing aids correctly is essential for maintaining both performance Read more…
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Age-Related Hearing Changes: Can Hearing Loss Be Reversed?

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 5 September 2025 Read time: 5 minutes

Have you been turning up the TV or asking people to repeat themselves more often? You’re not imagining things, and you’re not alone. Almost half of people over 50 notice changes to their hearing, and by age 70, around seven in ten experience some form of hearing loss. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, with Read more…
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