“Booked for my nan to have her hearing test done at home and was extremely pleased with the service she received. Liam was really polite and patient with her, by far the best we've had to date. Absolutely recommend.”
Daniel · Google
Free home hearing tests
Free Home Hearing Tests in Blyth
Hearing changes quietly, and most people in Blyth put off doing anything about it. We make the first step easy by coming to you, whether you live near the beach huts at South Beach, up around Newsham, over in Cowpen or Bebside, or out towards Isabella and Kitty Brewster. An HCPC-registered audiologist arrives at a time that suits you, sets up proper testing equipment on your kitchen table, and talks you through what your ears are doing in language that actually makes sense.
- Mon-Fri | 9AM-5PM
- 0191 7166 640
- info@hearbetternow.co.uk
100% freeNo obligation5.0 from 40+ Google reviews
Our promise
Free home hearing tests with no pressure, ever
No clinic, no car park, no sitting in a waiting room. Just an hour at home with a qualified audiologist who tells you straight what your hearing is doing and what, if anything, is worth your time.
After your test, your results are explained in plain English with honest guidance on what may help next. There is no obligation to buy hearing aids and no pressure to book further care.
No obligation. No pressure. Clear advice.
Local home hearing care
Your mobile audiologist in Blyth
Getting to an appointment can be a faff when you live in a town like Blyth, where the bus into the centre takes longer than the test itself. So we flip it round and come to your door instead, whether that is a terrace on Plessey Road, a bungalow near Ridley Park or a flat looking out over the harbour. The whole visit runs to about an hour, and you stay in your own chair with the kettle close by for the entire thing.
The kit we bring is exactly what you would meet in any high street clinic, only it sits on your dining table rather than behind a reception desk. We check how well you pick up speech, look inside your ears, and explain every result as we go, no jargon and no rushing. If a hearing aid would genuinely help we will say so, and if your ears are fine we will tell you that just as plainly and leave you to your day.
You can also learn more about free home hearing tests, ear wax removal in Blyth, independent hearing aids or contact Hear Better.
What to expect
What happens during a home hearing test?
A friendly knock, then about an hour together at your table. The audiologist asks how your hearing has been, takes a careful look in both ears, and runs a full check using the same equipment you would find in a clinic. You hear every result explained as it happens, in plain English, with time to ask whatever you like. Family are welcome to sit in, and there is never any pressure to buy a thing.
We discuss your hearing
We ask about your hearing, lifestyle, symptoms and any concerns you or your family have noticed.
Your hearing is checked
Your audiologist carries out a hearing check using professional equipment in your home or workplace.
Results are explained
You receive clear guidance on what your results mean and whether further support may be useful.
You choose next steps
If hearing aids or further care may help, your options are explained clearly without pressure.
What patients say
“Got in touch with Hear Better for a wax removal. Liam was very caring and patient with me. I can hear much more clearly. Will be returning in the future, thank you.”
Ashleigh · Google
“Excellent service. Could not do enough to help choose the right hearing aids. Would recommend Liam.”
Raymond · Google
“I had ear wax removal from Liam and I couldn't recommend him enough. Very helpful and friendly. Great service, thanks again Liam.”
Lauren · Google
“Couldn't thank Liam enough for helping my grandad get some new hearing aids. Very professional and got an appointment straight away. Highly recommend.”
Natasha · Google
“I had my ear wax removed by Liam, he was great and my hearing has improved massively.”
Katie · Google
“Booked for my nan to have her hearing test done at home and was extremely pleased with the service she received. Liam was really polite and patient with her, by far the best we've had to date. Absolutely recommend.”
Daniel · Google
“Got in touch with Hear Better for a wax removal. Liam was very caring and patient with me. I can hear much more clearly. Will be returning in the future, thank you.”
Ashleigh · Google
“Excellent service. Could not do enough to help choose the right hearing aids. Would recommend Liam.”
Raymond · Google
“I had ear wax removal from Liam and I couldn't recommend him enough. Very helpful and friendly. Great service, thanks again Liam.”
Lauren · Google
“Couldn't thank Liam enough for helping my grandad get some new hearing aids. Very professional and got an appointment straight away. Highly recommend.”
Natasha · Google
“I had my ear wax removed by Liam, he was great and my hearing has improved massively.”
Katie · Google
Independent hearing aids
Independent hearing aids fitted at home in Blyth
If a hearing aid would help, we fit it right there in your Blyth living room, with the offshore turbines on the horizon and the kettle on. Being independent means we are tied to no single maker, so we choose from Starkey, Phonak, Oticon, Widex and Signia to match your ears, your budget and how you spend your days. Every fitting is shaped around your own home, and you get lifetime aftercare, so adjustments and follow-ups stay close by for as long as you wear them.
- Every major manufacturer: Starkey, Phonak, Oticon, Widex and Signia
- Latest rechargeable, Bluetooth and AI models
- Fitted in your own home, never a clinic
- Lifetime aftercare included: adjustments, cleaning, servicing, repairs and warranty
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Why home care
Why choose a hearing test at home?
Testing at home gives a truer picture than a clinic ever could, because we hear your ears in the rooms where you actually live. The telly in the corner, the kitchen sounds, the chatter round the table. That is the world your hearing has to cope with, so it makes sense to measure it there rather than in a soundproof booth that bears no resemblance to home.
- No clinic, no waiting room
- More comfortable for older patients or relatives
- Family members can sit in during the appointment
- Clear explanations in a familiar environment
- Suitable for home or workplace visits
- No obligation to continue after the test
- Helpful for patients who find appointments easier at home
Patient reviews
What our customers say (Google reviews)
Families across the North East have rated us 5.0, with more than forty Google reviews from people who valued the honesty, the patience, and the easy way the whole visit was handled.
DL
Daniel Lyons
Booked for my nan to have her hearing test done at home and was extremely pleased with the service she received. Liam was really polite and patient with her, by far the best we've had to date. Absolutely recommend.
AL
Ashleigh Longstaff
Got in touch with Hear Better for a wax removal. Liam was very caring and patient with me. I can hear much more clearly. Will be returning in the future, thank you.
RC
Raymond Curry
Excellent service. Could not do enough to help choose the right hearing aids. Would recommend Liam.
LC
Lauren Collins
I had ear wax removal from Liam and I couldn't recommend him enough. Very helpful and friendly. Great service, thanks again Liam.
NG
Natasha Gould
Couldn't thank Liam enough for helping my grandad get some new hearing aids. Very professional and got an appointment straight away. Highly recommend.
KB
Katie Blewitt
I had my ear wax removed by Liam, he was great and my hearing has improved massively.
SP
Simon Peel
Service was excellent. Liam came out to test my gran and she is over the moon with her new hearing aids. Highly recommend.
DB
Daniel Butler
I got in contact with Hear Better for ear wax removal. They got straight back in touch and organised an appointment in no time at all. Feel like I can hear much better now, thanks again.
JS
Jack Stoves
Excellent service from Hear Better. The audiologist who came to test my nanna was very polite and professional. She is over the moon with her new hearing aids. Highly recommend.
RW
Ruth Warburton
Wow! Liam was so friendly and reassuring from start to finish. Very punctual and professional.
JC
Jossy Coxon
Liam came to the care home to fit my gran some hearing aids. He was so patient and caring and explained everything so well so she could understand. I couldn't recommend this company enough.
KB
Krystina Bowman
Great service by Liam for ear wax removal. Would definitely recommend. Thanks Liam.
KB
Keith Brown
Had excellent service from Liam. Very friendly and great attention to detail. Did my hearing test and recommended aids with a loop setting as requested. Working well with great after-sales service. Thoroughly recommend.
CG
Connor Graham
Had wax removal by Liam, very professional, quick appointment, what a lovely guy. Highly recommended!
L
Laurence
I have worn hearing aids, both NHS and private, for over 50 years, so I know what I want. I wanted the opinion of an independent audiologist. The ones Liam supplied are the best I've had.
LD
Lee Dearden
Had my ear wax removed by Liam, he was great, would highly recommend him.
DL
Danielle Lawson
Booked a hearing test for my granny. The test was very thorough and informative. The new hearing aids have been working amazing for her, she's very happy with them. Would highly recommend Liam at Hear Better.
RD
Raymond D
I had so much wax built up over the years and had never been able to hear properly. Liam was so calm and so professional, I can't thank him enough.
AS
Allan Short
Liam was excellent when he visited my mother today. We are very grateful.
DF
Dean Francis
Just had ear wax removal, very relieved. Top bloke and would definitely recommend.
KK
Ken Kennedy
Liam was absolutely brilliant with my mum, going over and above. It's a relief to the whole family that she can finally hear clearly again, just in time for Christmas too. Thank you!
UD
Usman Din
I had a great experience with the wax removal treatment. The process was quick, gentle and surprisingly comfortable. Liam was professional and made sure I felt at ease throughout. Definitely recommend!
MW
Mitchel Wareham
Such a smooth and friendly experience, my hearing has improved immensely. Can't thank Liam enough.
JP
James Pigg
Excellent service, booked myself in for a wax removal. Couldn't have been easier, Liam was very friendly and the whole process was a breeze. Would highly recommend.
JC
Jonathan Catton
I cannot praise Liam enough for the incredible support he has given my nana with her hearing problems. From the very first visit he was patient, understanding and reassuring, taking the time to listen and explain everything.
PS
Pete Smith
I had ear wax removal done through this company, class service and Liam is very professional and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend using them.
DR
David Robinson
Used Hear Better a couple of times. Liam is professional and friendly, explains what he's doing every step of the way, and I was left feeling highly satisfied. Couldn't recommend enough!
KR
Kerry Rowlands
Amazing ear wax removal from Liam, would definitely recommend. Quick and easy, great service.
P
Paula
Liam is so caring and very understanding. My dad is totally over the moon with his new hearing aids and the service from Liam. I would highly recommend without any doubt.
AO
Alice O'Hare
I was unable to hear due to an ear wax blockage and Liam came out to me within days of contact. He quickly diagnosed the problem and started treatment immediately.
KW
Kirsty Wallace
Amazing service, highly recommend. Would never go anywhere else now.
NH
Noble Handyman
I was suffering with tinnitus and was recommended Liam for a check-up and ear wax clean. He was great, very professional and informative, and I've already felt a massive difference. Highly recommend.
SB
Steven Brymer
The specialist was professional and efficient but kept me at ease the whole time with his friendly manner. Have referred my grandad for a hearing aid and managed to get an appointment quickly.
TH
Toa Heftiba
The smoothest experience I've ever had. Very professional and helpful. Highly recommend.
DL
Daniel Lyons
Booked for my nan to have her hearing test done at home and was extremely pleased with the service she received. Liam was really polite and patient with her, by far the best we've had to date. Absolutely recommend.
AL
Ashleigh Longstaff
Got in touch with Hear Better for a wax removal. Liam was very caring and patient with me. I can hear much more clearly. Will be returning in the future, thank you.
RC
Raymond Curry
Excellent service. Could not do enough to help choose the right hearing aids. Would recommend Liam.
LC
Lauren Collins
I had ear wax removal from Liam and I couldn't recommend him enough. Very helpful and friendly. Great service, thanks again Liam.
NG
Natasha Gould
Couldn't thank Liam enough for helping my grandad get some new hearing aids. Very professional and got an appointment straight away. Highly recommend.
KB
Katie Blewitt
I had my ear wax removed by Liam, he was great and my hearing has improved massively.
SP
Simon Peel
Service was excellent. Liam came out to test my gran and she is over the moon with her new hearing aids. Highly recommend.
DB
Daniel Butler
I got in contact with Hear Better for ear wax removal. They got straight back in touch and organised an appointment in no time at all. Feel like I can hear much better now, thanks again.
JS
Jack Stoves
Excellent service from Hear Better. The audiologist who came to test my nanna was very polite and professional. She is over the moon with her new hearing aids. Highly recommend.
RW
Ruth Warburton
Wow! Liam was so friendly and reassuring from start to finish. Very punctual and professional.
JC
Jossy Coxon
Liam came to the care home to fit my gran some hearing aids. He was so patient and caring and explained everything so well so she could understand. I couldn't recommend this company enough.
KB
Krystina Bowman
Great service by Liam for ear wax removal. Would definitely recommend. Thanks Liam.
KB
Keith Brown
Had excellent service from Liam. Very friendly and great attention to detail. Did my hearing test and recommended aids with a loop setting as requested. Working well with great after-sales service. Thoroughly recommend.
CG
Connor Graham
Had wax removal by Liam, very professional, quick appointment, what a lovely guy. Highly recommended!
L
Laurence
I have worn hearing aids, both NHS and private, for over 50 years, so I know what I want. I wanted the opinion of an independent audiologist. The ones Liam supplied are the best I've had.
LD
Lee Dearden
Had my ear wax removed by Liam, he was great, would highly recommend him.
DL
Danielle Lawson
Booked a hearing test for my granny. The test was very thorough and informative. The new hearing aids have been working amazing for her, she's very happy with them. Would highly recommend Liam at Hear Better.
RD
Raymond D
I had so much wax built up over the years and had never been able to hear properly. Liam was so calm and so professional, I can't thank him enough.
AS
Allan Short
Liam was excellent when he visited my mother today. We are very grateful.
DF
Dean Francis
Just had ear wax removal, very relieved. Top bloke and would definitely recommend.
KK
Ken Kennedy
Liam was absolutely brilliant with my mum, going over and above. It's a relief to the whole family that she can finally hear clearly again, just in time for Christmas too. Thank you!
UD
Usman Din
I had a great experience with the wax removal treatment. The process was quick, gentle and surprisingly comfortable. Liam was professional and made sure I felt at ease throughout. Definitely recommend!
MW
Mitchel Wareham
Such a smooth and friendly experience, my hearing has improved immensely. Can't thank Liam enough.
JP
James Pigg
Excellent service, booked myself in for a wax removal. Couldn't have been easier, Liam was very friendly and the whole process was a breeze. Would highly recommend.
JC
Jonathan Catton
I cannot praise Liam enough for the incredible support he has given my nana with her hearing problems. From the very first visit he was patient, understanding and reassuring, taking the time to listen and explain everything.
PS
Pete Smith
I had ear wax removal done through this company, class service and Liam is very professional and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend using them.
DR
David Robinson
Used Hear Better a couple of times. Liam is professional and friendly, explains what he's doing every step of the way, and I was left feeling highly satisfied. Couldn't recommend enough!
KR
Kerry Rowlands
Amazing ear wax removal from Liam, would definitely recommend. Quick and easy, great service.
P
Paula
Liam is so caring and very understanding. My dad is totally over the moon with his new hearing aids and the service from Liam. I would highly recommend without any doubt.
AO
Alice O'Hare
I was unable to hear due to an ear wax blockage and Liam came out to me within days of contact. He quickly diagnosed the problem and started treatment immediately.
KW
Kirsty Wallace
Amazing service, highly recommend. Would never go anywhere else now.
NH
Noble Handyman
I was suffering with tinnitus and was recommended Liam for a check-up and ear wax clean. He was great, very professional and informative, and I've already felt a massive difference. Highly recommend.
SB
Steven Brymer
The specialist was professional and efficient but kept me at ease the whole time with his friendly manner. Have referred my grandad for a hearing aid and managed to get an appointment quickly.
TH
Toa Heftiba
The smoothest experience I've ever had. Very professional and helpful. Highly recommend.
Coverage
Areas we cover around Blyth
We visit homes right across Blyth and the surrounding streets, from Newsham and Cowpen to South Beach, Isabella and Bebside, taking in Kitty Brewster, Crofton, Plessey Road and the roads around Ridley Park and the harbour.
Areas we cover
- Newsham
- Cowpen
- South Beach
- Isabella
- Bebside
- Kitty Brewster
- Crofton
- Plessey Road
- Ridley Park
- Blyth town centre
- Cowpen Quay
- Waterloo
- Hartley
- Seaton Sluice
- New Hartley
- Bedlington
We also travel further out across the wider North East and up and down the Northumberland coast, so just ask if your village is not listed.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions
Is the home hearing test in Blyth really free?
Yes, completely. The visit, the full check and the explanation of your results all cost nothing, whether you are in Newsham, Cowpen or down by South Beach. You are under no obligation to buy anything afterwards.
How quickly can someone come out to me?
Usually within 24 to 48 hours of your call. Give us your address and a rough idea of your week, and we will fit a Blyth visit around you, including early or later slots where we can.
Do you cover the streets near the beach and harbour?
We do. Whether your front door looks out towards the beach huts at South Beach, sits up near the harbour, or is tucked away in the older terraces by the town centre, we will come to you across the whole of Blyth.
Is the equipment as good as a clinic's?
It is the same professional testing kit you would meet on any high street, simply brought to your table instead. Nothing about the test is cut short or scaled down because it happens at home.
Can my family be there during the appointment?
Absolutely, and many people prefer it that way. A son, daughter or partner is welcome to sit in, ask questions and hear the results alongside you, so everyone leaves with the same clear picture.
What if I just have a build-up of wax?
That happens often, and a blockage can dull your hearing just as much as anything else. We offer ear wax removal too, so if that turns out to be the cause we can sort it rather than send you elsewhere.
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Book your free home hearing test in Blyth
One call is all it takes. Ring 0191 7166 640, Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, and we will arrange a visit to your Blyth home at a time that works for you.
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