Who can get a hearing aid?Health Service hearing aids are available on free loan from the Health Service and are fitted, supplied and maintained by hearing aid centres.
Anyone with a hearing problem should consult their own doctor (who will usually refer them to hospital for an examination) and then to a hearing aid centre for a hearing aid to be fitted. Sometimes a doctor can refer a patient direct to a hearing aid centre.
Replacement batteries and accessories may be collected personally or obtained by post from the hearing aid centre which will also give advice about any problems with the hearing aid.
Further information and advice on services and hearing aids can be determined by contacting the local social services department.
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