hearbase, The Hearing specialists

Hear What You’ve Been Missing

We are Kent’s largest independent hearing aid provider and wax removal experts. For more than 25 years we have delivered quality hearing aid and wax removal services from a range of locations – high street branches and private hospitals.

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Hearing Aids

Hearbase can source every major type of hearing aid on the market from a wide variety of suppliers. Our expert audiologists will guide you in choosing the right product and support you with aftercare into the future.

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Wax Removal

Our specially trained technicians can remove ear wax quickly, safely and painlessly using special techniques, water irrigation or micro-suction.

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Diagnostic Hearing Tests

If you need a hearing test to assist with your medical diagnosis or for employment purposes, we can offer a range of reports that will satisfy the most exacting requirements.

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Hearing Protection

Hearbase can provide you with custom impressions of your ears so that you can take to the manufacturer of your choice.

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Tinnitus Counselling and Rehabilitation

We understand how distressing tinnitus can be, which is why we offer a dedicated tinnitus counselling and rehabilitation services with experienced accreddited experts in the field.

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Children's Services

We work closely with the ENT service at our partner hospitals including One Ashford Hospital, The Spencer Private Hospital and other clinics across Kent to assist in the diagnosis of children’s hearing loss.

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The latest technology to help you make the best of your hearing

At Hearbase, we strive to provide unparalleled customer care and support to individuals with hearing loss. Our experienced audiologists use the latest diagnostic equipment and adhere to the highest clinical standards to offer technical expertise of the highest quality. We pride ourselves on combining cutting-edge technology with outstanding customer service to ensure that our clients receive the best care possible.

25+ years of quality ear care

Hearbase has a proven track record of satisfied customers. Don't just take our word for it – hear what our clients have to say in their testimonials. Trust us to deliver the best care for your hearing health.

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"Very thorough testing of both myself and my husband. Excellent information and assistance received from the audiologist and full explanations of the options available to us regarding future treatment."

Jayne Camp

"I have had to have wax removed from my ears on a regular basis for more that fifty years and I have to say Hearbase did it better than any other time I can remember. A great job - thank you."

Guy Topham

"Excellent hearing centre on every level, from reception through to the consultations themselves, and beyond… The team is warm, friendly and always happy to help, often going well beyond the call of duty to accommodate their customers. Highly recommended!"

Jon Canning

Hearbase online hearing test

Our Online Hearing Test

If you know a friend or family member who needs their hearing checked, but is not quite ready to make an appointment to see any audiologist, we now have an online screening tool. This will let you do a self-test of your hearing to get an idea of your hearing...
Independent hearing aid companies and Which report

Top Marks For Independent Hearing Aid Providers

Local independent providers are rated most highly by customers, with an impressive overall customer score of 85%. According to Which magazine, some high street chains score as low as 67%, roof that independent hearing aid providers such as Hearbase are the best option...
Starbucks deaf changes

US Starbucks Opens First Cafe Designed For Customers With Hearing And Visual Loss

Coffee chain Starbucks has opened its first café designed for customers with hearing and visual loss. The cafe - in Washington DC - is part of a decision that Starbucks has taken to design easily navigable branches for all its customers. Any cafe that is renovated or...
Hearbase - the future of hearing aids

A Vision Of The Future For Hearing Aids

Our managing director Mark Scutchings takes a look at future developments in the world of hearing aids. In a previous article, I wrote about the technology that would be available to hearing aid wearers within the next 12 months. Today I am going to look a bit further...
Hearbase hearing loss

Finding Out More About Hearing Loss

Over the past few years there has been a lot of information published online about hearing aids and hearing loss. In theory, it should be easy to find out everything you want to know about the subject. Unfortunately, as the quality of the material out there is very...
Oticon Intent hearing aid

The new Oticon Intent – four levels of technology to suit every hearing need

Oticon has just launched the new Oticon Intent, a range of hearing aids with four levels of technology. They use your movements, the environment and the conversation around you to recognise what you want and need to listen to. They adapt seamlessly to deliver truly...
Hearbase talk to family doctors

Audiologists’ Talk To Family Doctors

Our managing director Mark Scutchings and audiologist Hannah Harris took part in an ENT and audiology event. One Ashford Hospital organised it for family doctors and other medical professionals. Our role was to give an update on current and future hearing aid...
World Hearing Day

World Hearing Day

World Hearing Day is held on March 3 each year. Its aim is to raise awareness of how to prevent deafness and hearing loss. It is also a way of promoting ear and hearing care across the world. It’s organised by the World Health Organisation and each year it decides the...

‘Postcode Lottery’ Of NHS Ear Wax Removal

A new report from RNID has exposed the postcode lottery of NHS ear wax removal services in England.  The national hearing loss charity’s new research revealed that fewer than half of Integrated Care Boards, the commissioners of most NHS services, are providing...
GCSE in British Sign Language

GCSE In British Sign Language Agreed

British Sign Language will be taught as a GCSE in England from September 2025, the government says. The qualification will be open to all pupils, who will learn about 1,000 signs.  Exams regulator Ofqual will review and accredit the syllabus before it can be...

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Hearbase Folkestone
140 Sandgate Road,
Folkestone,
CT20 2TE

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0800 028 6179

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