Follow an award winning independent hearing healthcare practice in its quest to help people of all ages to hear better and preserve hearing.
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Free Local Hearing Screening for Tinnitus Awareness week 16-12 February 2012
FREE Local Hearing Screening for Tinnitus Awareness Week 6th - 12th February 2012
UK Tinnitus Awareness Week runs from 6th - 12th February 2012.
To mark the event, Oxford Hearing Centre is offering 10 minute FREE hearing screening checks to anyone who's worried about Tinnitus or any aspects of their hearing.
Richard Moss, Senior Partner at Oxford Hearing Centre said:
“Tinnitus Awareness Week, organised by the British Tinnitus Association, is a great initiative. It's intended increase awareness of tinnitus and of the risks of exposure to noise and loud music, and to encourage people to protect their ears while enjoying music to prevent permanent hearing damage.”
“Not an illness or disease, Tinnitus is a term that describes the sensation of hearing a noise in the absence of an external sound. In the UK alone, it's believed that over 300,000 people suffer from the condition and, due to the ever increasing volumes experienced in everyday life, the condition is on the increase.”
The sound of tinnitus can have virtually any quality. Ringing, whistling, and buzzing are common, but more complex sounds may also be reported. Troublesome tinnitus can be very distressing for the affected individual, and issues may arise with sleep, concentration and mood. However, in many cases, subtle changes in people's environment can address these issues, and improve their quality of life.
Richard Moss concludes;
“Reports suggest that up to 90% of people with tinnitus also have some degree of hearing loss, and that 6 out of 10 people experience relief from tinnitus when using a hearing aid.”
“If anyone suffers from tinnitus, or is worried about their hearing, our FREE 10 minute Hearing Screening during Tinnitus Awareness Week is a great chance to come in and to speak to us.”
To book you FREE Hearing Screening, simply phone the Oxford Hearing Centre on 01865 861861 or, simply call into the Centre. We're at: 157 Eynsham Road, Oxford OX2 9NE.
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Wax and water problems for a swimmer
This gentleman is a keen daily swimmer but always struggled to clear the water from his ears. After Oxford Hearing Centre removed some large amounts of wax, we took some impressions of his ears and made a custom pair of swim moulds that will help prevent water getting into his ears again.
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Monday, 23 January 2012
Hearing Loss Time Bomb
One in three people with
hearing difficulties is too
embarrassed to wear a
hearing aid and refuse to
visit an audiologist for advice, according
to a recent study by a UK
company. Of those polled only 16%
sought help immediately after recognising
a loss of hearing.
Action on Hearing Loss (formerly RNID),
which this year celebrates its centenary,
has signed a five year agreement with
a private hearing aid retailer to work
together to remove the stigma of
hearing loss and promote hearing health.
Together they have pledged to reach one
million people nationwide over the next
year.
Action on Hearing Loss chief executive, Jackie Ballard says: ‘Our own research shows that 45% of people who reported hearing problems to their GP were, at first not referred for a hearing test, and that there is, on average, a ten year delay between symptoms and treatment. According to the charity’s report, Hearing Matters, it is estimated that up to four million people in the
figure will rise as our population ages and noise pollution increases. By 2031 it is predicted that 14.5 million people in the UK
People don’t think twice now about having their eyesight checked regularly but they put off having their hearing tested. Anything we can do to remove the stigma and encourage people to take action and seek help as soon as possible will have a huge impact and that is why we offer
Friday, 20 January 2012
Monday, 14 November 2011
Another Award For Nick Chitty at Oxford Hearing Centre
PRESS RELEASE
November 2011
OXFORD HEARING EXPERT RECOGNISED AS ONE OF THE BEST IN THE UK...AGAIN!
2009 - 2010 - 2011
The sweet sound of success is in the air again for local hearing specialist, Nick Chitty, from Oxford Hearing Centre who is celebrating after receiving a special commendation in the 2011 prestigious UK Audiologist of the Year Awards.
It is the third time Nick has been highly commended, his dedication and commitment to helping his patients overcome their hearing difficulties led to him first being awarded in 2009 and 2010.
Voted for by patients, the Awards recognize the finest standards of hearing healthcare in the UK. Created by battery manufacturer, Rayovac, in conjunction with Audio-Info’s Magazine, these awards are open to both private hearing healthcare practices, and the NHS. They give patients the opportunity to recognise those who go ‘beyond the call of duty’ to provide outstanding hearing healthcare and service.
Identified from amongst hundreds of entries from across the UK, Nick Chitty’s special commendation recognises what the judges highlighted as “continual dedication to both his profession and to his patients.”
On being given his award, Nick Chitty commented,
“I am immensely proud to have received a special commendation for the third year running! The fact that the award is voted for by patients demonstrates our continuing commitment at Oxford Hearing Centre to ensure we work to identify and provide the very best level of personal care and service to help each and every one of our patients overcome their hearing difficulties and make a fundamental difference to their quality of life. To be recognised as having contributed in some way to making that happen by the patients themselves is both a privilege and an honour.”
Richard Moss, senior partner of Oxford Hearing Centre, said;
“It comes as no surprise to hear that Nick has been commended again in this way. Locally, we are the only Hearing Centre to have been recognised by the ‘Audiologist of the Year Awards’ and I hope other people who may be worried about their hearing will come and talk to us and see just why our service is so special.
“For those who are considering help with a hearing device, it is important to understand that any hearing aid is only as good as the audiologist who fits it for you, each hearing loss is personal, and it takes a highly-skilled and trained professional to fine-tune this sophisticated equipment to ensure you get the best out of it for your life-long needs.”
Nick Chitty concludes;
“Although the latest hearing technology used at Oxford Hearing Centre is remarkable, we know that the device is only part of the solution. The finest professional aftercare and understanding of the individual’s hearing requirement are vital for the best outcome.”
Meet your Local Hearing Expert...
If anyone is having difficulty or is worried about their hearing, Oxford Hearing Centre offer a FREE 10 minute Hearing Screening, which is a great opportunity to address any hearing issues that you may be experiencing. It might not necessarily mean you will need hearing assistance, but just some good advice on how to protect your hearing and alleviate any problems.
To book your free Hearing Screening, simply phone the Oxford Hearing Centre on 01865 861861 or, simply call into the Centre at: 157 Eynsham Road, Oxford OX2 9NE.
About Oxford Hearing Centre
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
GUNPOWDER, TREASON AND… WHAT?!
REMEMBER, REMEMBER THE 5th NOVEMBER,
GUNPOWDER, TREASON AND… WHAT?!
GUNPOWDER, TREASON AND… WHAT?!
Every year, the 5th November brings a unique array of sights and sounds as many of us enjoy the thrill of Guy Fawkes night. But while most people are aware of the harm fireworks can do if not handled properly, very few will appreciate the damage the noisiest night of the year can do to their hearing and to the hearing of their children.
Richard Moss, senior partner at the Oxford Hearing Centre, explains;
"It's quite possible for a person watching fireworks to experience noise levels significant enough to cause hearing loss and ringing in their ears – either due to a close explosion or through a cumulative exposure to noise.”
Hearing loss through exposure to noise can be accompanied by a condition, called tinnitus, a permanent ringing in the ears for which there is no specific cure.
"We don't know necessarily who when exposed to increased levels of noise is going to end up with ringing ears and permanent or temporary hearing loss," says Richard, “Part of the problem is that it's sometimes hard to judge just how loud a sound actually is.
"A key element of impact explosions, like fireworks, is that they're very short," he explains. "Research has shown that if a sound is less than about
150 milliseconds that we really don't realise how loud it actually is. So when you hear the bang of a firework, it may be much louder than you think! This factor, coupled with the ready availability of new, more powerful fireworks means that this is a growing concern."
150 milliseconds that we really don't realise how loud it actually is. So when you hear the bang of a firework, it may be much louder than you think! This factor, coupled with the ready availability of new, more powerful fireworks means that this is a growing concern."
Aside from the instant damage experienced by some people, the cumulative amount of "continuous noise" in a Guy Fawkes night party can easily add up to harmful levels.
How to protect yourself and your children
Hearing damage on fireworks night can easily be prevented by using earplugs or specially designed headphones for young ears which the Oxford Hearing Centre are recommending for children this November 5th.
“I’d like to suggest a new warning for the Fireworks Code,” said Richard;
“ALWAYS WEAR HEARING PROTECTION!”.
He sums up his message: “We obviously want everyone, especially children, to enjoy all the fun of Guy Fawkes night, but with the right protection those at risk from loud noise can avoid a lifetime of hearing damage.”
About the Oxford
The Oxford Hearing Centre was formed in 1982 as a hearing aid and audiological centre of excellence. The practice is a founding member of AIHHP – The Association of Independent Hearing Healthcare Professionals. AIHHP is a professional body representing the leading independent hearing aid audiologists in the United Kingdom
As well as helping people to hear, the Oxford Hearing Centre provides individual and organisational guidance on hearing conservation.
The centre has been acknowledged in both 2009 and 2010 for the Audiologist of the Year Awards. The Awards are issued as a result of members of the public nominating those individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help them overcome their hearing difficulty.
Richard Moss also acts as consultant to the music industry, advising many famous professional and amateur musicians on issues of hearing protection and healthcare.
The Oxford Hearing Centre’s diverse client list covers all walks of life, from royalty to rock stars.
For more information contact:
Richard Moss, FSHAA, MRSPH
Tel. 01865 861 861
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