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Should I be wearing earplugs at night?

Sleep plugs

We all need a good night’s sleep, but for too many people sleep can be something of a haphazard process. External noises, a failure to settle properly and concerns about everything from family to finance can get in the way. There are a number of ways to improve the quality of our sleeping, and moulded …

Eat your way to healthy hearing

Foods to Improve your hearing

We hear a lot in the media about how certain foods can help us to remain healthier these days. We know that fish oil may be good for lowering blood pressure, that vegetables can reduce the risk of heart disease and that milk is a good source of calcium. But were you aware that some …

6 symptoms of ear wax build-up

Free wax check

Worried you may have an ear wax issue? A build-up of ear wax can be problematic, and it can bring with it a number of problems ranging from mild hearing loss to serious infections. It’s important to avoid unnecessary build-ups in order to prevent problems in the future and if you are concerned you should …

Worried about your hearing? 6 ways to prevent hearing loss

Prevent hearing loss

It’s a question we are asked every day: “do you have any tips on how I can protect future damage to my hearing?” There are a number of issues that can lead to hearing loss, and although some of them may be inevitable, many can be avoided. The human ear is a highly complex and …

Dementia initiative is coming to Horsham

Dementia iniative

Following on from the success of Bromley Hearing Care Centre’s ‘Dementia Friends’ training, South East Hearing Care Centres are rolling it out to other branches, starting with Horsham. The training will take place at 20-22 Bishopric, Horsham, on Wednesday 2nd August 2017, from 10.30am to 11.30am and everyone is welcome to attend. The information session …

How to remove ear wax safely

person looking in mans ear

Ear wax (cerumen) is naturally-occurring, generally harmless and usually easy to remove. Its purpose is to help keep our ears free of germs, and most of the time it passes from the ears without a problem. Occasionally though it can build up and require some kind of treatment. Still no joy? Failing that, a visit …

South East Hearing continues to support local charities and organisations

Charities

£100 Prize Money for Horsham District Indoor Bowls Club South East Hearing Care Centres were happy to respond to a sponsorship request from a valued client and agreed to offer £100 prize money for an upcoming “Super7’s” bowling event at a local indoor bowling club. Horsham District Indoor Bowls Club Monies raised for national charities …

What does a hearing test involve?

person looking in mans ear

Medical and lifestyle questionnaire It is always best to have your hearing tested by an experienced, qualified hearing aid audiologist. You would only go to a professional doctor for a medical check – your hearing healthcare is just as important, so give it the attention it deserves. A test typically starts with the usual basic …

10 Common Signs Of Hearing Loss

Free wax check

Diminished hearing rarely happens overnight. If it does, an immediate trip to the nearest A&E department is an absolute must. Gradual hearing decline is perfectly natural but doesn’t mean we have to put up with it. Even if we don’t want to admit it to ourselves, it is very easy to spot hearing loss in …

Reverend Muhoro School for the Deaf

Muhoro School for the Deaf

The High School, Reverend Muhoro School for the Deaf is situated in the remote Mukurwe-ini district, near Nyeri on the slopes of Mount Kenya. Started in 1993 with only six deaf boys, the school now has over 200 deaf pupils, aged 14 to 22, and is now mixed with boys and girls dormitories. The school …