Are the signs of hearing loss affecting you?

If any of these situations sound familiar, or you have concerns about a friend or family member, get in touch with Specsavers Audiologists for a free hearing check

1 You feel reluctant to attend busy social events with lots of people, like parties or office celebrations, because you’re concerned you won’t be able to hear the conversations.

2 The volume on your TV or radio is turned up to a level that you find comfortable, but all your friends and family tell you it’s much louder than they would like.

3 Background noise like music or chat makes it extremely difficult for you to distinguish what people are saying, so you tend to avoid places like pubs or restaurants.

4 When you’re watching

TV, whether it’s the news or a favourite drama series, it sounds as though all the presenters or actors are mumbling instead of speaking clearly.