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Kevin Munro, Ewing Professor of Audiology, University of Manchester

Most people are happy to do their own hearing tests at home – could it relieve pressure on the NHS?

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If the NHS recommended it, would people test their own hearing at home and use self-fitting hearing aids?

A survey of over 2,000 adults found that nine in every ten said yes, they’d be willing to test their own hearing. Most also said they’d try a hearing aid sent by the NHS – either ready programmed or requiring them to set it up themselves.

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