Hearing tests in Canterbury

Chaucer Hospital is found in the historic city of Canterbury, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the English county of Kent. Our patients come to us from local areas such as Faversham, Thanet, Herne Bay and Whitstable, as well as Deal, Wye, Ashford and Maidstone. Our expert consultants, world-class facilities and truly compassionate team also attract people from further afield, across Kent, the UK and even abroad.

When you attend Hidden Hearing at Chaucer Hospital, you benefit from a custom-built audiology suite. This modern, clinical environment is paired with the latest diagnostic equipment.  This results in some of the highest quality diagnostic and hearing aid services in the region.

Private Audiology (hearing) Services offered in Canterbury include:

• Hearing tests
• Tympanometry (middle ear testing)
• Speech tests
• Wax removal service
• Tinnitus rehabilitation (ear ringing)
• Hearing aid provision

Read more about some of these services below.

Audiometric testing
Hearing loss needs to be taken seriously and should be professionally diagnosed. At Chaucer Hospital, hearing levels are measured in Hidden Hearing’s purpose-built acoustic booth.

You will listen to sounds played through headphones and the audiologist will plot your hearing level on an audiogram.

Digital hearing aids
An audiologist will carry out a full range of tests to fully assess your hearing. They’ll then discuss your results and the options available to you.

Digital hearing aids come in a wide range to suit your unique hearing needs, from entry-level models to highly advanced devices. 

One of Hidden Hearing’s highly trained professionals will explain the various options and features available so you can be sure that you make the right decision.

Speech tests
Hidden Hearing offer speech tests to check your ability to hear in real-world situations. This can be particularly useful in cases where an individual has a normal hearing test result but experiences difficulty understanding speech.  

Tinnitus counselling and rehabilitation
Hidden Hearing’s tinnitus counselling and rehabilitation service can teach you techniques to ease the condition as well as provide advice and support. Using a collaborative approach, we can help you to find ways of managing this distressing condition.

Hidden Hearing work closely with hospital consultants and GPs. If, during your ear examination, they identify any medically treatable conditions, you can be referred to the appropriate specialist.

Ear care and wax removal
Hidden Hearing’s ear care practitioners are trained to remove excess ear wax quickly and effectively, using micro-suction.

About Hidden Hearing
We’re one of the UK’s largest hearing care specialists. With over 50 years’ experience, and over 300+ hearing centres and clinics nationwide, when you choose Hidden Hearing, you know that you’ll be in expert hands.

Payment Options
Accessing private healthcare is easy, whether you choose to pay directly or use private medical insurance.

If you are paying for yourself, we can usually offer an upfront cost which you can then choose to pay in full or access one of our easy payment options.

If you have insurance, we can arrange direct settlement with your insurance provider, although you should check in advance to see if your treatment is covered. For more information, visit our private medical insurance page.