Private Hearing Care Service the Winfield Hospital

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 and holds 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, including motorcyclists and musicians.

·               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.  When considering the price it is important to remember that you are also buying the long-term service commitment that goes with it.  

The following examples are not the full range of the aids available. Please ring 01452 863470 for a quote on other models if required.

NHS Style such as Phonak Milo, Coselgi Armonia or Oticon Go, digital multi-channel aid with telecoil. These aids are broadly equivalent to the NHS digital aids. £860 each (£1310 pair).  

Oticon Ino Pro Behind the Ear, popular digital multi-channel aid, available with a standard earmould or with a discrete 'receiver-in-the ear', depending on the degree of hearing loss. £1250 each (£2010 pair)  

Phonak Naida V SP Behind the Ear, very high power digital aid, multi-channel with telecoil, for severe and profound losses. £1460 each (£2110 pair)

Phonak Audeo Mini V RITE (receiver-in-the-ear), advanced multi-channel digital aid for mild to moderate losses, uses an open fitting to avoid feeling 'blocked up'. A very small aid, available in a range of colours. £1280 each (£1950 pair). 

Oticon Ino Pro CIC, completely in the canal multi-channel digital hearing aid, very discrete. £1550 each (£2510 pair).

Phonak Cassia Behind the Ear, digital multi-channel with telecoil, advanced noise reduction facilities, directional microphones, optional remote control and blue-tooth compatibility. Also available as an In the Ear aid. £1650 each (£2460 pair)

Phonak Ambra In the Ear, top-of-the range, digital multi-channel with telecoil, advanced noise reduction facilities and directional microphones. Fully automatic with the option of remote control and blue-tooth compatibility. An exceptional hearing system in all situations. £2250 each (£3450 pair)

 

New patients are charged an initial consultation fee of £90, all follow-up visits at the Winfield 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. 

Replacement earmoulds for behind the ear aids are £45 to £85 each.

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

(Home visits can sometimes be arranged if required)

(this page last updated  23rd  January 2012)

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