Looking after your hearing aids

Once you turn 16, you will need to transfer from our children's hearing aid service to an adult service.

Please see this page| to see which adult service you can be seen by. 

Once you leave the children's service, you become responsible for your own hearing aid(s) and appointments.

Things to remember

• The NHS provides all NHS hearing aid repairs and replacements.
• If your hearing aid is not working or you are unhappy with it, contact the Audiology Department.
• Your earmould needs to be retubed every 3-4 months and your earmould should be replaced every 2-3 years.
• You can get batteries for your hearing aid(s) from some local health centres and Audiology clinics.
• If you have had the same hearing aid for a long time, or you feel your hearing has changed, you may want a full review. As an adult, you will need to see your GP to request a referral for a re-assessment.
• If you lose or damage your hearing aid, you may be charged.

Always bring your brown record book when attending for repairs, for an appointment, or to collect batteries and tubing.

For further information or to arrange an appointment please contact the Department of Audiology and Hearing Therapy at the Royal South Hants Hospital:

• 023 8082 5124 (voice)
• 023 8082 5436 (mini com)
• 023 8082 5085 (fax)