Home Hearing Test by Qualified Audiologists

A home hearing test gives you the opportunity to have your hearing professionally assessed without travelling to a clinic or high-street practice. With OutsideClinic, a qualified, HCPC-registered audiologist comes to your home with the equipment needed to carry out a full hearing test.

Having your hearing tested at home doesn’t mean compromising on the quality of your assessment. OutsideClinic uses modern, portable equipment to assess the same areas of your hearing and overall ear health that would be tested in a practice or clinic.

Your appointment also gives you plenty of time to discuss any changes you’ve noticed, ask questions and understand your results. If hearing aids are recommended, your audiologist can talk you through your options, with no pressure to buy.

Best of all, an OutsideClinic home hearing test is of charge, making it simple to take the first step towards understanding your hearing.

Is a home hearing test as good as a hearing test at a clinic?

Yes. A professional home hearing test can provide the same standard of hearing assessment as a test carried out in a practice or clinic.

OutsideClinic’s audiologists use modern, portable equipment designed to carry out hearing assessments in your home. While some of the individual devices may look different from those you would see in a clinic, the areas of your hearing and overall ear health being assessed are the same.

This means you can receive a thorough, professional hearing assessment while remaining in familiar and comfortable surroundings.

Your test is carried out by an HCPC-registered audiologist

The quality of a hearing test depends on more than the equipment being used. The expertise of the person carrying out the assessment is just as important.

OutsideClinic home hearing tests are carried out by local, HCPC-registered audiologists. Your audiologist will assess your hearing, explain what the results mean and answer any questions you have during your appointment.

If your results suggest you could benefit from hearing aids, they can also discuss suitable options with you.

Professional hearing testing equipment comes to you

A home appointment doesn’t mean relying on a simple online check or basic screening test.

Your OutsideClinic audiologist arrives with the portable equipment needed to carry out a full hearing test in your home. This allows them to assess your hearing and overall ear health without you needing to travel elsewhere for the appointment.

The same areas of your hearing are assessed

OutsideClinic’s home hearing service is designed to assess the same areas of your hearing and overall ear health that would be checked during an appointment in a practice or clinic.

The exact devices used can differ because the equipment needs to be portable, but this does not mean accepting a lower standard of assessment simply because the test takes place at home.

You receive your results straight away

You won’t be left wondering what your hearing test has found.

Your audiologist will explain your results during the appointment, giving you the opportunity to understand your hearing and ask questions about anything you’re unsure about.

If hearing aids are recommended, your audiologist can also explain the available options and help you understand what may be suitable for your hearing needs and lifestyle.

More time to discuss your individual needs

A home hearing test is about more than completing a series of tests. Your appointment also provides time to talk about your hearing and the situations in which you may be experiencing difficulties.

OutsideClinic home hearing appointments usually take around an hour, although some appointments may take between 60 and 90 minutes depending on your needs and what the audiologist discovers about your ear health.

This gives your audiologist time to carry out the assessment and discuss the results without you having to travel to and from a clinic.

A hearing test in familiar surroundings

For many people, being tested at home can make the appointment feel more relaxed and convenient.

There’s no journey to arrange and no unfamiliar clinic environment to navigate. Instead, your audiologist comes to you, allowing the assessment and conversation to take place somewhere you already feel comfortable.

You can also have a family member or loved one with you if you wish.

What happens during a home hearing test?

Your home hearing test is designed to build a clear picture of your hearing and any difficulties you may be experiencing. The precise appointment can vary according to your individual needs, but your audiologist will guide you through each stage and explain what they’re doing.

Talking about your hearing

Your appointment gives you an opportunity to discuss your hearing and any changes you’ve noticed.

Perhaps conversations have become harder to follow, you’re asking people to repeat themselves more often or you’ve found yourself turning up the television. Whatever you’ve noticed, sharing these details can help your audiologist understand how your hearing is affecting everyday life.

Checking your ears and hearing

Your audiologist will use their professional equipment to assess your hearing and overall ear health.

Because the equipment is portable, these checks can be carried out in your own home while assessing the same areas that would be examined during a hearing test in a clinic or practice.

Your audiologist will explain the different stages as you go, so you know what to expect throughout the appointment.

Understanding your hearing test results

Once your assessment is complete, your audiologist will explain your results straight away.

This is an opportunity to ask questions and understand what the assessment has shown. If your hearing is within the expected range, your audiologist can explain this to you. If hearing loss is identified, they can discuss what this means and the options available to you.

Discussing hearing aids if they could help

If your test shows that you could benefit from hearing aids, your audiologist can talk you through suitable options.

OutsideClinic offers different hearing aid styles and technologies, including discreet and Bluetooth-enabled options. Recommendations can take your hearing needs, lifestyle and preferences into account.

There is no pressure to buy hearing aids following your hearing test.

How long does a home hearing test take?

An OutsideClinic home hearing appointment will normally last between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the hearing difficulties you’re experiencing and what your audiologist finds during the assessment.

This allows time for a thorough hearing test as well as a conversation about your results and the opportunity to ask questions.

How much does a home hearing test cost?

An OutsideClinic home hearing test is completely of charge.

There’s no charge for the hearing assessment or for the audiologist to visit you at home. You’re also under no obligation to purchase hearing aids after your assessment.

If your test shows that hearing aids could help, your audiologist can explain the options and associated costs so you can decide what is right for you.

What are the benefits of having a hearing test at home?

For some people, getting to a hearing clinic can be inconvenient or difficult. A home hearing test brings professional hearing care directly to you.

No need to travel

Your audiologist comes to your home, so you don’t need to arrange transport or make a journey to a hearing clinic.

This can be particularly useful if getting out and about is difficult, but OutsideClinic’s home hearing tests aren’t limited to people with mobility problems.

Professional care in a comfortable environment

Being at home means you can have your hearing assessed somewhere familiar.

You’ll still receive a professional hearing assessment from an HCPC-registered audiologist using portable testing equipment, but without needing to adapt to an unfamiliar clinical setting.

A loved one can be there with you

If you would feel more comfortable having someone else present, a family member, friend or carer can join you during your appointment.

This can also be useful when discussing your hearing, results and any recommendations made by your audiologist.

Everything comes to your home

Your audiologist brings the equipment needed to carry out your hearing assessment, so you don’t need to provide anything special for the test.

If hearing aids are recommended, OutsideClinic can also continue supporting you at home. Following an initial appointment and hearing aid purchase, a further home visit can be arranged to check that your hearing aids fit comfortably, are working correctly and that you know how to use and look after them.

Who should consider booking a hearing test?

Changes to hearing can sometimes happen gradually, which means they aren’t always immediately obvious.

It may be worth arranging a hearing test if you’ve started finding conversations more difficult to follow, frequently ask people to repeat themselves or notice that you need the television louder than before.

You might also find it harder to hear when there’s background noise or feel that other people are mumbling.

A professional hearing assessment can help establish whether there has been a change in your hearing and give you clear information about what to do next.

Is an online hearing test the same as a home hearing test?

No. An online hearing check can be a useful first step if you’re curious about your hearing, but it isn’t the same as having a full hearing assessment with an audiologist.

OutsideClinic offers a online hearing assessment as an initial way to check your hearing. A home hearing test, however, is carried out in person by a qualified audiologist who can assess your hearing and overall ear health, explain the results and discuss appropriate next steps.

If you’re concerned about your hearing or want a professional assessment, booking a full home hearing test provides a much more comprehensive picture.

What happens if you need hearing aids?

Finding out that hearing aids could help doesn’t mean you have to make an immediate decision.

If your audiologist recommends hearing aids, they can talk you through suitable options and help you consider which features and styles could work for your hearing needs, lifestyle and preferences.

If you choose to purchase hearing aids from OutsideClinic, the service continues beyond the initial hearing test. A further home visit is arranged to make sure your hearing aids fit comfortably and are working correctly. You’ll also be shown how to use and look after them.

OutsideClinic hearing aids include aftercare for the lifetime of the hearing aids, giving you ongoing support after they have been fitted.

Book your OutsideClinic home hearing test

If you’ve noticed a change in your hearing, a professional assessment can give you clearer answers without requiring a trip to a clinic.

With OutsideClinic, an HCPC-registered audiologist can visit you at home, carry out your home hearing test and explain your results.

Book your OutsideClinic home hearing test today and take the next step towards understanding your hearing.