Hearing aids on the NHS
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Hearing Aids on the NHS
Overview
This article provides information on obtaining hearing aids through the NHS.
Keywords:
- hearing aids- NHS
- digital
Obtaining Hearing Aids through the NHS
For many years, accessing hearing aids via the NHS has involved long waiting times for both assessments and fittings, particularly for analogue models. The advent of digital hearing aids has dramatically enhanced their effectiveness, leading to a surge in demand from both new users and those wishing to upgrade from analogue devices. This increased demand has strained service levels, resulting in longer waiting lists.
The government has committed to conducting hearing assessments within six weeks. However, this target only applies to the initial assessment. Patients often face extended waits between their assessment and the actual fitting of their prescribed hearing aids, which can necessitate a reassessment at the time of fitting.
According to the RNID, approximately 500,000 people are currently waiting for their digital hearing aids to be fitted by the NHS. The organization has expressed concern about the NHS's ability to meet the government's goal of ensuring no one waits more than 18 weeks for a hearing aid fitting by the end of 2008.
The primary worry is that the effort to meet these targets may compromise the quality of service. Consequently, many in the UK choose to bypass the NHS and purchase digital hearing aids directly from retailers who offer immediate service.
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