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Ear wax: everything you wanted to know but were too embarrassed to ask

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 25 June 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

Let’s talk about ear wax. It might not be the most glamorous of topics, but it’s something that affects a surprising number of people, and a lot of the advice floating around out there is, frankly, not great. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we’ve been supporting people’s hearing and eye care needs for over Read more…
Ear wax: everything you wanted to know but were too embarrassed to ask
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Eye and Ear Health While Working From Home

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 24 April 2026 Read time: 7 minutes

For millions of us, our working week now includes time working from home and for many this can be full time. No commute, your own kitchen and the freedom to wear whatever you like from the waist down – there’s a lot to love. But it’s not without its downsides – there’s the toll that Read more…
Eye and Ear Health While Working From Home
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The Sounds That Make Life Rich: Hearing Loss Symptoms to Watch For

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 6 March 2026 Read time: 6 minutes

Why Hearing Health Matters More Than We Realise We often take our hearing for granted. For most of us, it has always simply been a part of how we experience the world, connect with the people we love and enjoy the everyday moments that make life meaningful. It is often only when hearing loss symptoms Read more…
The Sounds That Make Life Rich: Hearing Loss Symptoms to Watch For
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5 Signs Life Could be Richer – Early Signs of Hearing Loss in Adults

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 4 March 2026 Read time: 6 minutes

Most of us do not wake up one morning and think, my hearing has changed. The early signs of hearing loss in adults rarely appear suddenly. Instead, the early signs of hearing loss in adults tend to creep in quietly. A word missed here. A conversation that needed repeating there. Small things easily explained away. Read more…
5 Signs Life Could be Richer – Early Signs of Hearing Loss in Adults
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Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care Challenges Communities to Turn Up Their World

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 2 March 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care is marking World Hearing Day (3rd March) with the launch of its ‘Turn Up Your World’ campaign, encouraging the nation to take a closer look at hearing health and rediscover what they might be missing. With around 1 in 6 people in the UK experiencing age-related hearing loss[1], Scrivens recognises Read more…
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care Challenges Communities to Turn Up Their World
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The Overlooked Link Between Hearing Loss and Mental Health

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 13 January 2026 Read time: 5 minutes

When we think about hearing loss, we often focus on the physical aspects of not being able to hear clearly. But there’s a deeper, less visible impact that many people don’t realise – the profound effect hearing loss can have on mental health and emotional wellbeing. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, with more than Read more…
The Overlooked Link Between Hearing Loss and Mental Health
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Early Signs of Hearing Loss: What to Watch For

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 8 December 2025 Read time: 3 minutes

Hearing loss often develops gradually, making it easy to miss the early warning signs. Many people don’t realise they’re struggling until friends or family point it out. Recognising the symptoms early can help you seek support sooner and maintain your quality of life. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, with more than 85 years’ experience Read more…
Early Signs of Hearing Loss: What to Watch For
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Having THE Talk: How to Discuss Hearing Loss with Your Loved Ones

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 6 November 2025 Read time: 6 minutes

Over half the UK population aged 55 or more have hearing loss and this increases to 80% for people 70 years and over¹, yet it remains one of the most difficult health topics to discuss with family and friends. Whether you’re concerned about a loved one’s hearing or you’re experiencing changes yourself, these conversations can Read more…
Having THE Talk: How to Discuss Hearing Loss with Your Loved Ones
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Survey reveals nearly half of parents and grandparents believe young people have lost the art of listening

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 1 November 2025 Read time: 3 minutes

Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care is campaigning to safeguard the art of listening after a survey revealed nearly half of parents and grandparents believe younger generations have become significantly worse listeners, with devices and digital distractions blamed for the decline. The research, commissioned by Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care for Hearing Awareness Month, found that Read more…
Survey reveals nearly half of parents and grandparents believe young people have lost the art of listening
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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…
Age-Related Hearing Changes: Can Hearing Loss Be Reversed?
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