Your hearing
The type and degree of hearing loss, plus how speech sounds in the situations that matter to you.
Independent hearing care at home
Hear Better provides free home hearing assessments, independent hearing-aid recommendations and fittings across Killingworth. We begin with clinical findings and the communication you want to improve.

Liam Hobson, HCPC registered
Hearing aid dispenser HAD03779. Assessment, fitting and support from the same local firm.
A recommendation built around you
Local shopping, community activities, family life and travel each have different sound. We compare suitable devices around your results, handling needs, connectivity and budget.
Explore our independent hearing-aid guideThe type and degree of hearing loss, plus how speech sounds in the situations that matter to you.
Family conversations, television, work, social groups, music and time spent in background noise.
Fit, dexterity, charging, buttons, app controls and how confidently you can use the aids.
Phone compatibility, streaming and accessories only where they solve a real listening need.
From assessment to ongoing support
The free test creates no obligation. If hearing aids are appropriate, the fitting and long-term service pathway can remain at home.
We confirm your Killingworth postcode and arrange a convenient home visit. The assessment is free and there is no obligation to choose hearing aids.
Your hearing is assessed and the findings are explained clearly, including anything that may need medical referral rather than a hearing aid.
If hearing aids may help, we compare appropriate styles and technology around your hearing, lifestyle, preferences and budget.
Your chosen aids are fitted at home. Ongoing support includes annual retesting, unlimited service call-outs and advice by phone or email for the lifetime of the aids.

Independent advice, explained clearly
Modern features can be helpful, but only when they fit the person using them. We explain what each option may do, its limitations and whether it is worth paying for in your circumstances.
A drop-in charger can be easier than changing small disposable batteries, particularly where dexterity is limited.
Compatible models can connect to selected phones, televisions and accessories. Compatibility depends on the model and device.
Directional microphones and noise-reduction settings may help in difficult environments, but no feature removes every background sound.
Home care across north-west North Tyneside
Killingworth connects closely with West Moor, Forest Hall, Burradon and Wideopen. Home appointments avoid relying on a single local transport route for every stage of care.
Missed words, television difficulty and effort in family groups help us agree specific outcomes for fitting and review.
Shopping, clubs and social groups introduce competing speech and movement. We explain which features may help without promising silence around the speaker.
Killingworth has no Metro station, with buses and nearby interchanges such as Northumberland Park forming common routes. Travel difficulty can be included in your goals.
No hearing aid removes every background sound. Understanding the places that matter to you helps us compare appropriate technology, explain its limitations and set realistic goals before you decide.
Local home coverage
We visit Killingworth and selected nearby North Tyneside communities. Coverage is confirmed from the complete postcode.
Everything is arranged around home.
Assessment, recommendation, fitting and ongoing service calls take place where you use your hearing aids every day.
Live outside these areas? Call or send your postcode and we will confirm whether a home appointment is available.
Support for the lifetime of your aids
Support does not stop when your hearing aids are fitted or when the manufacturer warranty ends. Hear Better remains available for the lifetime of the aids.
A free hearing test every 12 months to recheck your prescription.
Unlimited service call-outs to help keep your hearing aids working.
Advice by phone or email for the lifetime of the aids.
Questions before you book
Yes. A proper assessment identifies the type and degree of hearing loss, checks whether anything needs referral and gives the evidence needed for an appropriate recommendation. Hear Better starts with a free hearing test at your Killingworth home.
Yes, subject to postcode and appointment availability. Hear Better can assess your hearing, explain suitable options, fit your chosen aids and provide ongoing support at home across Killingworth.
There is no single best brand for everyone. Suitability depends on your hearing, listening goals, comfort, dexterity, phone use and budget. Hear Better is independent and compares appropriate options from leading manufacturers.
If both ears have aidable hearing loss, two hearing aids may be recommended. NICE says they can help speech in background noise, locating sounds and sound quality. Your recommendation will be based on your individual results.
No. Hearing aids do not cure hearing loss, but appropriately selected and fitted aids can improve access to sound and make communication easier. Benefit varies and adjustment can take time.
Cost depends on the technology, style and support package selected. Hear Better explains suitable options and the total cost clearly before you decide. The free home hearing test does not commit you to buying anything.
Aftercare includes a free hearing test every 12 months to recheck your prescription, unlimited service call-outs to keep the aids working, and advice by phone or email. It continues for the lifetime of the aids, including after the warranty ends.
Yes. A partner, son, daughter or other relative is welcome to join if the person being assessed wants them there. We can explain the results and options together.
Selected addresses across these nearby communities are covered, subject to the full postcode and appointment availability.
No. Where your postcode is covered, fitting and ongoing service visits can take place at home.
Helpful hearing-aid guidance
Free home hearing test
Send your Killingworth-area postcode and preferred phone number. We will check availability and arrange your free home hearing test.
No obligation to buy.
Your results are explained before any hearing-aid options are discussed.
Prefer to talk? Call 0191 7166 640, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Tell us who to call
For yourself, a parent or your partner. We will confirm the postcode and appointment details by phone.
Looking for the assessment page? Read about the existing free home hearing test service in Killingworth.