Private treatment for hearing and balance difficulties by consultant audiologists
If you are experiencing hearing difficulties, tinnitus, or balance problems, The Priory Hospital in Birmingham, part of Circle Health Group, offers expert audiology services in a safe and supportive setting.
Our experienced audiologists provide comprehensive hearing assessments, clear explanations, and personalised treatment plans. With modern testing facilities, fast access to appointments, and a focus on patient-centred care, we are here to help you improve your hearing and quality of life.
Audiology is the branch of healthcare that focuses on hearing and balance disorders. It involves assessing how well you hear sounds, identifying causes of hearing loss or dizziness, and recommending treatments or devices that can improve your ability to communicate and live confidently.
Audiologists are highly trained specialists who use a range of tests and tools to measure hearing and ear health. Depending on the results, they may recommend hearing aids, medical referral, rehabilitation strategies, or lifestyle adjustments to support better hearing.
At The Priory Hospital, our audiology team uses advanced diagnostic equipment to ensure accurate results and provides tailored advice to help you find the most effective solution.
Audiologists commonly help patients manage a range of conditions that affect hearing and balance. These include age-related hearing loss (presbycusis), noise-induced hearing loss from prolonged exposure to loud environments, tinnitus, and balance disorders such as vertigo. They also assess and treat conductive hearing loss caused by earwax, fluid, or structural changes in the ear canal or middle ear.
In children, audiologists play a vital role in identifying hearing issues that may impact speech, learning, and social development. Early detection is particularly important, as timely support can make a significant difference to a child’s progress.
At The Priory Hospital, audiologists work closely with ENT consultants, ensuring that patients with medical conditions requiring surgical or specialist treatment are referred promptly and receive integrated care.
At The Priory Hospital, we provide a wide range of audiology services designed to address different types of hearing and balance concerns. These include:
Comprehensive testing to measure hearing sensitivity and identify areas of hearing loss.
Recommending and programming hearing aids to suit your specific needs, followed by ongoing adjustments and aftercare.
Support for patients experiencing ringing, buzzing, or humming sounds in the ears, including sound therapy and coping strategies.
Evaluations to identify whether balance issues are linked to inner ear problems.
Specialist services for children, including hearing checks and advice for parents concerned about speech and language development.
Safe, effective techniques for removing earwax build-up that may be affecting hearing or causing discomfort.
By offering such a broad spectrum of services, our audiologists can provide tailored solutions for both simple and complex concerns.
Your first audiology appointment is designed to give you clarity about your hearing and a plan for the next steps. It begins with a conversation about your symptoms, your medical history, and any particular situations where you find it hard to hear, such as in noisy restaurants, on the phone, or when watching television.
The audiologist will then examine your ears to check for infection, wax build-up, or structural issues. A series of hearing tests follow, including pure-tone audiometry, which measures the quietest sounds you can hear at different pitches, and speech audiometry, which looks at how well you understand spoken words.
If balance is a concern, additional tests may be performed to assess the inner ear. At the end of your appointment, you will receive a clear explanation of your results. If hearing loss is confirmed, your audiologist will discuss treatment options such as hearing aids, assistive devices, or referral to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) consultant if necessary.
The cost of a private audiology consultation depends on the type of assessment and whether additional diagnostic tests are required. If you would like a quote for a hearing test consultation, give us a call and one of our advisors will give you the details.
At Circle Health Group hospitals, you will always receive transparent pricing in advance. Fees include the consultation, any agreed tests, and a full written report of your results.
Private medical insurance may cover audiology services if they form part of a referral pathway from an ENT consultant. For self-funding patients, flexible payment options are available to make private hearing care more accessible.
Choosing private audiology services at The Priory Hospital means you benefit from fast access to appointments without long waiting lists. You’ll also receive continuity of care from the same audiologist throughout your treatment journey, which helps build trust and confidence.
Our advanced diagnostic equipment ensures accuracy, and our audiologists take time to explain results clearly so you can make informed decisions. With tailored recommendations, including hearing aids, balance strategies, or onward referrals, private care provides you with a personalised plan that reflects your lifestyle and goals.
Patients choose The Priory Hospital for audiology because of our experienced specialists, modern facilities, and reputation for patient focused care. We understand that hearing difficulties can be frustrating and isolating, and we are committed to providing compassionate support at every stage.
As part of Circle Health Group, The Priory Hospital meets the highest standards of safety and clinical quality. Whether you need a routine hearing check, tinnitus advice, or balance investigations, you’ll be treated in a comfortable environment where your wellbeing is the priority.
To book your initial consultation with one of our audiologists near you, use our online booking system, or give us a call and one of our dedicated advisors will help you find an appointment time that suits you.
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