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All About Hearing is growing with two new clinics and a free virtual consultation service launching on World Hearing Day.
Why it matters: The initiative aims to make hearing care more accessible, encouraging people to seek professional advice at the earliest signs of hearing difficulty.
The big picture: The free virtual hearing consultation service enables residents to discuss their hearing concerns with qualified audiologists from the comfort of their homes, acting as a preliminary step before scheduling in-person appointments.
What they're saying: "Our goal is to make hearing care more approachable and to encourage people to seek professional advice at the earliest signs of hearing difficulty," said Karen Finch, Audiologist and co-Director at All About Hearing.
Finch, who has worked in audiology since 1993, added: "By offering these free 20-minute online sessions, we hope to empower those adults with hearing loss to put their hearing care concerns to a qualified professional."
For context: World Hearing Day is an annual initiative run by the World Health Organisation aimed at raising awareness and promoting action on hearing loss.
The bottom line: Whilst virtual consultations cannot replace complete diagnostic hearing assessments, they provide a valuable first step in identifying potential issues and exploring available solutions.
The free 20-minute online sessions complement All About Hearing's physical presence, which includes two existing clinics in Ipswich and two new locations in Framlingham and Woodbridge.
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