My name is David Harrison. For some time I have been considering the need for a hearing aid. I have had a few tests, but this week I had a test from an audiologist/salesman who actually showed me aids to test. I do not like neing pushed to buy, but I did pay a deposit for two hearing aids with tubes into the ears. I have been worrying since that I have over spent in my circumstances. The price was £2,400 for two aids, but I have no written to cancel the order. I felt I had been pushed into buying too quickyly. The salesman said that people not prepared to pay a deposit, normally do not go ahead with the order.
I have a hearing loss, mainly in my left ear and also suffer from tinitus. In large meetings I do find it difficult to make out what everybody is saying. I liked the hearing aids, and was surprised that they seemed to clear the tinitus.
Should I try the NHS or go ahead with a private firm. I note the Specsavers offer of aid that could be used just when the circumstances needed it, such as meetings and cinema.
Am I alone in feeling pushed into an expensive purchase.