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Free adult hearing tests at home
Free home hearing tests in Newcastle
Book a free adult hearing test at home in Newcastle upon Tyne with Hear Better, run by Liam Robson, an HCPC-registered hearing aid audiologist. We cover Gosforth, Jesmond, Heaton, Fenham and surrounding areas, with results explained and no obligation to buy hearing aids.
- The assessment is free
- No clinic journey
- Results explained clearly
- No obligation
- HCPC registeredQualified adult hearing care
- We come to youHome visits across Newcastle
- Professional assessmentBoth ears checked and measured
- No obligationClear findings without pressure
- HCPC registeredQualified adult hearing care
- We come to youHome visits across Newcastle
- Professional assessmentBoth ears checked and measured
- No obligationClear findings without pressure
Arrange a home visit
Arrange your free home hearing test
Leave your details and Hear Better will call to understand what you need, confirm home-visit coverage in Newcastle and arrange your free adult hearing test.
No pressure. No obligation. Your details stay private.
Request a home appointment
Arrange your free hearing test in Newcastle.
The professional adult hearing assessment is free. Hear Better checks both ears, explains the findings and gives you time to decide what, if anything, you want to do next.
- The home hearing test is completely free
- There is no obligation to buy hearing aids
- A relative or carer can arrange the visit
- Home visits across Newcastle and nearby areas
Local home hearing care
Your mobile audiologist in Newcastle
Hear Better provides private adult hearing assessments at home in Newcastle upon Tyne, including Gosforth, Jesmond, Heaton and Kingston Park. You do not need to travel into the city centre or find a clinic with parking. Send your full postcode so we can confirm coverage before arranging the visit.
Allow around an hour in a quiet room. A relative or carer can help arrange the appointment and, with your agreement, join the conversation about your results. Tell us about access requirements and the situations in which hearing is difficult when we call to arrange your visit.
Home-visit coverage is confirmed using the full postcode before an appointment is arranged.
Postcodes confirmed when you book
Areas around Newcastle
We visit homes right across the city: Gosforth, Jesmond, Heaton and Byker in the east; Fenham, Benwell and Elswick in the west; and the outer suburbs of Kingston Park, Kenton, Fawdon, Westerhope and Newburn. If you are toward the edge of the city and not sure we reach you, just call and ask.
- Gosforth
- Jesmond
- Heaton
- Sandyford
- Byker
- Walker
- Walkergate
- Fenham
- Benwell
- Elswick
- Scotswood
- Kingston Park
- Kenton
- Fawdon
A simple process
From booking to clear results
The visit is relaxed and usually takes about an hour. Your audiologist brings the same professional equipment used in a clinic, runs a full check of your hearing, and then talks you through exactly what the results mean. If your hearing is healthy, we will say so. If there is something worth acting on, we will explain your choices honestly and let you decide in your own time.
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.
Real patient experiences
Trusted for home hearing care across Newcastle upon Tyne.
Hear Better is rated 5.0 from more than 40 Google reviews by patients and families across the North East. Here is what some of them say.
“Couldn't thank Liam enough for helping my grandad get some new hearing aids. Very professional and got an appointment straight away. Highly recommend.”
“Service was excellent. Liam came out to test my gran and she is over the moon with her new hearing aids. Highly recommend.”
“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.”
“Excellent service. Could not do enough to help choose the right hearing aids. Would recommend Liam.”
“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.”
“Wow! Liam was so friendly and reassuring from start to finish. Very punctual and professional.”
“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.”
“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.”
Independent hearing aids
Independent hearing aids fitted at home in Newcastle
If the assessment shows that hearing aids may help, Hear Better can compare suitable styles and manufacturers around your hearing, communication needs, handling preferences and budget. There is no obligation to proceed, and fitting and ongoing support can take place at home.
- Suitable manufacturers compared after your assessment
- Rechargeable, connected and discreet styles where appropriate
- Fitting and adjustments carried out in your own home
- Lifetime aftercare included: annual retesting, unlimited service call-outs and advice
Local questions
Free home hearing tests in Newcastle: your questions answered.
These answers cover availability, home visits and what happens after the assessment. Postcode coverage is confirmed when you request an appointment.
Call 0191 7166 640I look after my dad in Heaton, can you explain the results to me too?
Of course. We're happy to talk through the findings with family, with your dad's say-so, so everyone understands what's going on and what the options are.
Is this a home visit in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. This service is for adults in Newcastle upon Tyne, including Gosforth, Jesmond, Heaton and Kingston Park. Hear Better visits your home; there is no walk-in clinic. Your full postcode is checked before the appointment is arranged.
Is the home hearing test in Newcastle really free?
Yes. Hear Better is a private provider, and the professional adult hearing assessment is free. Hearing aids are an optional, separately paid purchase. There is no obligation to buy or arrange further care.
What happens during the appointment?
Hear Better discusses the hearing problems you have noticed, examines your ears, checks both ears and explains the results clearly. If anything needs medical attention or referral, that is explained before hearing aids are considered.
Can a relative or carer arrange the visit?
Yes. A relative or carer can make the initial request and, with the patient's agreement, join the appointment and hear the results explained.
Which parts of Newcastle do you cover?
Hear Better visits homes across Newcastle and selected nearby communities. Send the full postcode and coverage will be confirmed before an appointment is arranged.
What if the test shows hearing loss?
The findings and appropriate next step are explained without pressure. Hearing aids are discussed only when the results and communication needs suggest they may help.