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Here at Scrivens Hearing Care we stock the latest ranges of hearing aids, including a wide variety of hearing aids from Starkey Laboratories, ReSound GN, Oticon and Phonak. Our range of hearing aids has a strong focus not only on usability and quality, but also comfort and style.
We also offer a wide variety of free NHS hearing aids to eligible NHS patients. To find out if you are eligible for our NHS hearing care service click here.
BTE, or Behind The Ear hearing aids provide the most power and handle moderate to severe hearing losses with ease. They are even suitable for people with a profound hearing loss.
Behind The Ear hearing aids are named as such due to the fact they sit discreetly behind the ear and transfer sound directly to the ear canal via a tube and ear mould which sits within the ear.
The Behind The Ear hearing aid is commonly used where ITE or CIC hearing aids are inappropriate. In addition, the fact that all the controls and electronics are housed in a larger casing makes it easier for users to operate, especially if they have limited dexterity.
Available in a variety of colours, behind the ear hearing aids are often compatible with Bluetooth devices and available as rechargeable.
These custom made ITE, or In The Ear hearing aids fit into the bowl shaped area of your outer ear instead of inside the ear canal. Their larger size allows for easy insertion and removal as well as easy access to the battery compartment and volume control.
They are comfortable, relatively discreet, and powerful enough to handle a wide range of hearing losses.
These hearing aids are made specifically for your ear and come as full shell or half shell hearing aids. Available in a variety of colours, in the ear hearing aids are often compatible with Bluetooth devices with rechargeable options available.
CIC, or Completely In Canal hearing aids are one of the more popular models as they are very discreet and very little can be seen outside of the ear canal. They are suitable for a range of hearing losses, from mild to severe.
Sometimes called ITC, or In The Canal hearing aids they are custom fit for each user, ensuring a snug yet comfortable fit that is almost unnoticeable, providing users with a discreet option that can also allow additional features to be used, including directional microphones and manual volume wheels.
They sit in the ear canal with only the transparent extract cord visible and as the hearing aid is positioned right inside the ear canal it is protected from wind noise. However, due to their very small size they may not be suitable for people with limited dexterity.
These hearing aids are also available in a variety of different colours.
RIC, or Receiver In Canal hearing aids transmit the sound down a slim tube or mould into the ear. They are an ideal choice for the first time wearer as this style gives a more natural sound and are the most popular style of hearing aid.
Unlike BTE hearing aids, the loudspeaker of the RIC model sits inside the ear canal meaning there is less circuitry to fit inside the hearing aid which means they can be very much smaller.
Available for mild to severe hearing losses, this model is available in many different colours, shapes and styles so they can disappear discreetly or stand out if you prefer. They are often Bluetooth compatible and available as rechargeable.
