Private hearing test in Ilkley
A hearing test at our Ilkley clinic takes 20 to 30 minutes. An HCPC-registered professional carries it out in our sound booth and explains your results straight away. It costs £35 and you don't need a referral.
If you'd like a test outside business hours, email us. Booking for a group, or want us to test your staff on site? Contact us for a quote.
Who has a hearing test?
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People who find it hard to follow conversations in noisy places, or who turn the TV up louder than others
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People who need a hearing test for work, including before starting a job
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People who work in noise, or have noisy hobbies such as shooting, motorsport or live music, and want a baseline to compare against later
If you've suddenly lost some or all of the hearing in one or both ears, don't wait for a routine test. The NHS advises asking for an urgent GP appointment or contacting NHS 111.
Our sound booth
We use an Amplivox 350S sound booth, built to BS EN ISO 8253-1, the standard for hearing test rooms. It has 53mm Noishield® panels, a Noise-Lock® door and silenced ventilation, so the test is accurate and comfortable. Testing in a booth gives more reliable results than testing in an ordinary room.
What happens during the test
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We look in your ears first, to check for ear wax or anything else that could affect the result. If wax needs removing, we postpone the hearing test, and we can remove the wax for you.
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You sit in our sound booth, wearing headphones, and press a button each time you hear a tone.
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The test takes up to 30 minutes.
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We explain your results as soon as the test is finished.
If your results show hearing loss
We'll explain what your results mean. If you need further assessment, we'll suggest seeing your GP, who can refer you to an NHS hearing service.
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Hearing tests for work
Our hearing test equipment exceeds the requirements for the police, including firearms teams. We carry out hearing tests before, during and after employment. Employers can book tests for their staff at our clinic or on site: see workplace hearing tests.
Common questions
How much is a hearing test?
£35.
Do I need a referral?
No.
How long does it take?
20 to 30 minutes.