Hearing Tests in Wigan
Clear, Comprehensive Hearing Assessments
Hearing tests in Wigan at our independent Standish clinic can help identify changes in your hearing and explain why conversations, television or speech in background noise may be becoming harder to follow.
At Wigan Hearing, your assessment is carried out by an experienced, HCPC-registered audiologist. We examine your ears, assess different parts of your hearing system and explain the results clearly, without pressure or a hard sell.
The £50 assessment fee is credited against hearing aids purchased from Wigan Hearing.
30 Preston Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0HS
Free customer parking behind the clinic
Signs You May Need a Hearing Test
Hearing changes often develop gradually, so they are not always immediately noticeable. You may benefit from an assessment if:
- People frequently seem to mumble.
- You regularly ask people to repeat themselves.
- The television or radio is louder than other people prefer.
- Conversations are difficult to follow in background noise.
- You struggle to hear on the telephone.
- One ear appears better than the other.
- Family members have expressed concerns about your hearing.
- You experience tinnitus or changes in sound clarity.
For further general information, read the NHS guidance on hearing tests.
What Happens During a Hearing Test?
Your appointment begins with a conversation about what you have noticed, your general ear and hearing history and the situations in which you find hearing most difficult.
Depending on your individual requirements, your assessment may include:
Video Otoscopy
We examine your ear canals and eardrums using a video otoscope. This helps identify ear wax, inflammation or other issues that could affect your hearing-test results.
Pure-Tone Audiometry
You listen to a range of sounds at different pitches and volumes. This identifies the quietest sounds you can hear and helps determine whether a hearing loss is present.
Bone-Conduction Testing
Bone-conduction testing helps us understand whether any hearing difficulty is associated with the outer or middle ear, the inner ear, or a combination of these areas.
Speech Audiometry
Speech testing assesses how clearly you understand words, not simply whether you can hear a tone. This can provide useful information about difficulties experienced during everyday conversations.
Middle-Ear Testing
Where appropriate, we may carry out tympanometry and acoustic-reflex measurements to assess eardrum movement and middle-ear function.
Otoacoustic Emissions
Otoacoustic-emission testing may be used when clinically appropriate to provide additional information about inner-ear function.
Clear Results and Honest Recommendations
Once your assessment is complete, we will explain:
- What your results show.
- Whether a hearing loss is present.
- The type and extent of any hearing loss.
- Whether monitoring or further investigation is advisable.
- Whether hearing aids or another form of support could help.
- Whether a medical referral is recommended.
You will have time to ask questions, and there is no obligation to purchase hearing aids.
Why Choose Our Hearing Tests in Wigan?
- Independent, family-run audiology clinic.
- Every clinical appointment carried out by an HCPC-registered audiologist.
- Qualified to BSc (Hons) Audiology level.
- Fellow of BSHAA and member of AIHHP.
- Comprehensive clinical testing rather than a basic hearing screen.
- Independent access to all major hearing-aid manufacturers.
- Straightforward advice without pressure.
- Free customer parking directly behind the clinic.
- Appointments available for adults and children aged five and over.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hearing test cost?
A comprehensive hearing assessment costs £50. This fee is credited against hearing aids purchased from Wigan Hearing.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can contact Wigan Hearing directly to arrange an assessment.
Will I be pressured to buy hearing aids?
No. We will explain your results and the available options, but there is no obligation to purchase anything.
What happens if you find a medical concern?
Where a result or symptom requires medical investigation, we will explain this and recommend the appropriate next step or referral.
Can you test children?
Wigan Hearing provides suitable audiology and ear-care appointments for children aged five and over. Contact the clinic before booking so that the correct appointment can be arranged.
Where is the clinic?
Wigan Hearing is located at 30 Preston Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0HS. Free customer parking is available directly behind the clinic.
Book a Hearing Test in Wigan
Getting your hearing assessed can provide clarity and reassurance about any changes you have noticed.
Contact Wigan Hearing to arrange your comprehensive hearing assessment with an experienced, HCPC-registered audiologist.
Call 01257 444044
30 Preston Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0HS