Robert Rendell is an audiological scientist, a registered hearing aid dispenser and fellow of the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists. He is committed to providing  thorough and professional service.

 Private Hearing Care Service the Winfield

Seabrook Audiology hold regular hearing aid sessions in the out-patients department of the Winfield Hospital, Longford, in Gloucester, usually on Fridays. If you book an appointment you will receive:

·               A detailed hearing tests with a written report and no obligation to buy.

·               Honest and unbiased advice.

·               A choice of hearing aids from a wide range of top quality manufacturers. Behind-the-ear, in-the-ear and 'invisible’ types are all available, nearly all with digital electronics.

·               A money-back guarantee period of 30 days on aid purchases.

 Also available:

·               Repairs to nearly all types of aid.

·               Hearing aid batteries.

·               Custom made ear defenders for those exposed to high noise levels.

·               Custom made ear plugs for swimmers.

·               Routine hearing health checks.

  Hearing Aid Prices

 Hearing aid prices are very varied, depending on the style of aid, the make and the degree of technological complexity. The following examples are not the full range of the aids available. When considering the price it is important to remember that you are buying the long-term service commitment that goes with it.  

NHS Style such as Starkey Cierra (or similar), digital multi-channel aid with telecoil. These aids are broadly equivalent to the NHS digital aids. £850 each (£1310 pair).  

 

GNReSound Plus5 In the Ear, quality digital multichannel. £1240 each (£1950 pair) 

 

Oticon Tego Behind the Ear, popular digital multichannel aid. £1250 each (£2010 pair)  

 

Phonak Supero 412 Behind the Ear, very high power digital aid, multichannel with telecoil

£1260 each (£2010 pair)

 

Oticon Delta Behind the Ear Range, advanced multichannel digital aid for mild to moderate losses, uses an open fitting to avoid feeling 'blocked up'. Prices from £1280 (£2070 pair) for the Delta 4000; £1500 (£2400 pair) for the Delta 6000; £1870 (£2990 pair) for the Delta 8000

 

Phonak Extra CIC, completely in the canal multichannel digital hearing aid, noise reduction facilities and very discrete. £1750 each (£2810 pair)

 

GNReSound Metrix Behind the Ear, digital multi-channel with telecoil, advanced noise reduction facilities and directional microphones. Some of the very latest technology.

£1870 each (£2990 pair)  

 

Phonak Eleva Behind the Ear, digital multi-channel with telecoil, advanced noise reduction facilities, automatic program selection and directional microphones. 

£1660 each (£2660 pair)

 

Phonak Savia Art In the Ear, digital multi-channel with telecoil, advanced noise reduction facilities and directional microphones. Fully automatic with the option of remote control. An exceptional hearing system in all situations.

£2420 each (£3850 pair)

 

New patients are charged an initial consultation fee of £75, all follow-up visits are free of charge during the warranty period of the aid system (usually 2 years)

The prices for new aids include vat, earmoulds and a good supply of batteries, there are no hidden extras.  In the ear aids are typically £250 more than the equivalent behind the ear aid.

Replacement ear moulds for behind the ear aids are £35 to £65 each.

 For further information or to book an appointment call  Seabrook Audiology on  Gloucester (01452) 863470

(this page last updated  2nd July 2008)

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