Audiology as a Career Path: What Are the Steps?

We would like to introduce you to the newest addition to Hear4U: Poppy Knott! She is only sixteen years old and has already embarked on an exciting career path: Poppy…

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Protecting Your Ears in Summer

Summer is a season filled with outdoor activities, swimming, and sun-soaked adventures. While it’s a time for fun and relaxation, it’s also important to be mindful of your ear health:…

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How Much Does Earwax Removal Cost?

As you may have heard, ear wax removal is no longer provided by the NHS. This means that the service is not available for free at GP surgeries anymore because…

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Sonna Rele – Living with SSCD

Superior semicircular canal dehiscence, also referred to as SSCD, is an extremely rare condition. For singer Sonna Rele, it became an everyday fact of life.   Sonna Rele comes from…

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The History of Hearing Aids

Hearing aids (and assistive hearing devices) have a surprisingly long and fascinating history. The ultra-sleek wireless devices that we enjoy today came about through centuries of experimentation and adaptation, and,…

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Do Online Hearing Tests Work?

What are online hearing tests? Simply put, an online hearing test comes in one of two forms: a quiz-based screening and a series of recordings with varying levels of background…

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