Audiology Department

HEARING AID INFORMATION

• All NHS hearing aids are Behind-The-Ear Style of aids only.

• All NHS hearing aids are Digital.

• All patients requiring bilateral hearing aids will be offered bilateral aids.

• All hearing aids on the NHS and the batteries for the aids are free of charge.
  
  Battery Service

• Patients get issued with a battery book when they are aided.

• To obtain more batteries they have to bring their battery book to the Adult Audiology Department, Monday - Friday, 9am - 1pm.

• They can post their battery book in as well and more batteries will be posted to them.

• Family / friends can collect batteries for a patient provided they bring the patient's battery book with them.
  
  Repair Clinics

• Patients can phone to get a repair appointment.

• At the repair clinic the patient will see an assistant technical officer who will deal with: 
         > Retubing moulds.
         > Faulty / broken hearing aids.
         > Take impressions for new moulds.
         > Advise on maintenance and care for the hearing aids.
         > Help patients with battery and mould insertion.
         > Make minor adjustments to the amplification.

• Telephone 0131 536 1637 for a repair appointment.