Most people are happy to do their own hearing tests at home – could it relieve pressure on the NHS?

By Kevin Munro, Ewing Professor of Audiology, University of Manchester

If the NHS recommended it, would people test their own hearing at home and use self-fitting hearing aids?

A survey of over 2,000 adults found that nine in every ten said yes, they’d be willing to test their own hearing. Most also said they’d try a hearing aid sent by the NHS – either ready programmed or requiring them to set it up themselves.

Currently, the NHS route involves GPs referring patients for a face-to-face appointment…

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