I had two hearing assessments with Melissa Kelly at Newport, Isle of Wight. I experience mild hearing loss confirmed by the tests; but Melissa said it was mild to moderate.
I passed (or coped) with the Speech in Noise test, which surprisingly Melissa did not comment upon. To my astonishment, Melissa concluded the test by referring to a "prescription" for the most expensive Platinum option £3,400. This was described as necessary for my social life, which as explained to her was limited to restaurant meals in quiet surroundings. My dislike of sudden loud noises was also harnessed to suggest the device would magically stop any reaction. Her advice about using olive oil based sprays (not chemicals) was helpful. I had some difficulty following the medical explanations. If I needed a hearing aid, the Essentials option at around £590 was sufficient or an NHS equivalent. Melissa said the NHS was 7 years behind in technology. AI suggested 3-4 years. Professional job but ultimately a sales pitch for an expensive, unnecessary bit of kit.
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