The Specsavers Home Visits team are now on hand to offer hearing tests, advice on NHS and private hearing aid options as well as ear wax removal, for those who can’t get to a store on their own due to a physical or mental illness or disability. Arthur, 97, was visited at home by the Specsavers team after struggling for many years to see an audiologist in store. After a full hearing test, he was fitted with hearing aids which have transformed his life.
Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Banbury Guardian, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Arthur’s son, Paul, says: ‘Having these hearing aids has changed my father’s life. Even at the age of 97, the difference we’ve seen in him has been amazing.
’ The launch of the new audiology service comes on the back of demand for the Specsavers Home Visits optical team who are currently supporting the eyecare needs of isolated and vulnerable customers across the town. Headed up by Hasan Shahzad, who has more than a decade of experience in audiology, the team will be on hand throughout the week for those that qualify for the service. ‘I’m delighted to be able to offer this valuable service to people like Arthur,’ comments Hasan, audiology director Specsavers Home Visits.
Advertisement Advertisement ‘Having had a nephew born with hearing loss, and accompanying him to the various hospital appointments, I set my heart on helping others with their hearing need.