Hearing test
Book a hearing check in Gateshead
Find out what an audiologist measures during a hearing test, how they read the results chart with you afterwards, and how to request an appointment at a clinic near your home in Gateshead.
Hearing services available in Gateshead
Each service is carried out by a specialist audiologist working from a local clinic. You can ask about any of these when you request an appointment.
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Hearing Tests
The audiologist runs a series of tones and speech tests to measure exactly how much sound each ear picks up and where gaps appear.
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Audiologist
A registered audiologist examines your ears, interprets the test readings and explains what the numbers mean for your daily life.
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Hearing Aids
The specialist selects a device that matches your specific hearing loss, fits it behind or inside your ear and adjusts the settings.
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Ear Wax Removal
The audiologist uses microsuction to clear built-up wax safely from the canal so sound can reach the eardrum again.
The appointment
What happens during a hearing check
The audiologist looks inside both ears with an otoscope before testing begins. They check for wax, infection or anything else that might affect how sound travels through the canal.
You sit in a soundproof booth wearing headphones. The audiologist plays tones at different pitches and volumes, asking you to press a button each time you hear one.
Speech testing follows the tones. You repeat words spoken at varying volumes so the audiologist can measure how clearly you pick up conversation, not just pure sound.
After the tests, the audiologist plots the results on a chart called an audiogram. They sit down with you and explain exactly where your hearing falls across the frequency range.
How to book your appointment
Requesting a hearing check takes a minute. Send your details through the form and the clinic handles the rest, usually calling you back within a day.
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Step 1
Send your details
Fill in the short form at the bottom of this page. Include your name, phone number and a brief note about what you have noticed with your hearing.
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Step 2
Receive a call from the clinic
The clinic calls to confirm your details, answer any immediate questions and find a date and time that suits your schedule.
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Step 3
Attend your appointment
Arrive at the clinic in Gateshead at the agreed time. Bring a list of any medications you take, since some can affect hearing.
What you leave the clinic with
A hearing test produces hard data about your ears. The audiologist records those findings and gives you copies so you know exactly where things stand.
Audiogram
A chart plotting the quietest sounds you heard at each pitch. It shows precisely which frequencies your ears struggle with.
Written summary
Notes on the condition of your ear canals, the test conditions and the audiologist's reading of your overall hearing level.
Recommendations
Clear next steps based on the results, whether that means monitoring your hearing, removing wax or discussing hearing aids.
Questions about booking a hearing check
Things people often ask before they arrange their first appointment at a Gateshead clinic.
- How long does the test take?
- The appointment usually lasts around forty-five minutes. That covers the physical examination of your ears, the tone and speech tests, and the discussion of your results afterwards.
- Does it hurt?
- Nothing about the test causes pain. You wear headphones and listen for sounds. The only physical contact is the otoscope used to look inside your ear canal at the start.
- Do I need a GP referral?
- You can request an appointment directly without seeing your doctor first. The clinic accepts self-referrals for hearing checks and wax removal.
- Can someone come with me?
- Bring a family member or friend if you like. Having someone else in the room helps when the audiologist talks through the results and any next steps.
Request a hearing check in Gateshead
Send your name and phone number. The clinic receives the enquiry and calls you to arrange a suitable time. This does not commit you to buying anything.
- No obligation to buy
- Local Gateshead clinics
- Short form to complete