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Key signs that you may need a hearing test
By Simon Swindells, Director and Clinical Lead Audiologist at South West Hearing Care Hearing loss generally develops slowly over many years and the effects become apparent only gradually. It can be quite easy for someone with hearing loss to not realise what sounds they are missing out on, or to find ways of adapting to […]
Pupdate: Our sponsored Hearing Dog, Willow
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, is a UK-based charity, which transforms lives by training dogs to become “ears” for deaf individuals. These amazing canines alert their partners to crucial sounds like smoke alarms, doorbells, and even babies crying, enhancing safety and independence. But their impact goes far beyond practicality. Hearing dogs provide companionship, combating loneliness […]
Exploring the Entwined Symphony of Tinnitus and Hearing Loss
For many, the world sings with a constant, unwelcome song. This is the reality of tinnitus, a symphony of buzzing, ringing, pulsing or whooshing that interferes with the quiet and amplifies the mundane. Often entwined with its unwelcome partner hearing loss, tinnitus can turn everyday moments into a war against inner noise. Hearing loss, whether […]
SWHC Audiologist “deeply concerned” about DIY earwax removal
Experienced local audiologist, Simon Swindells, is sounding the alarm over a worrying trend in the wake of declining NHS earwax removal services: patients across Somerset and Wiltshire are increasingly resorting to dangerous DIY methods to clear their ears, putting their hearing health at risk. Driven by limited access to earwax removal services on the NHS, […]
Why booking a hearing test should be your New Year’s Resolution
By Simon Swindells, Director and Clinical Lead Audiologist at South West Hearing Care As one year draws to a close and a new one begins, we often tend to reflect on our health and well-being. It’s important to consider all aspects of our lives, including our hearing health. Hearing loss is a common condition that […]
It’s the most wonderful time to hear
There is nothing like the festive season with one social engagement after another. From the Christmas office party, drinks with friends and the buzz of the family gathering on the big day, December is a time for fun and social interaction. However, for someone with hearing loss, the Christmas period can cause a lot of […]
6 ways to help a loved one with hearing loss
If you’re reading this it’s because you suspect that someone you care about has a hearing loss. Have you heard “Sorry, could you say that again?” once too often lately? With hearing loss, sounds fade so gradually that they can disappear unnoticed. You and others may be under the impression that the person with hearing […]
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