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How to choose the right hearing aids

Follow our step-by-step guide to easily find a hearing aid that matches your lifestyle, needs, and budget — so you can hear and live better.
Published 7/15/2024,
Updated 5/5/2025
Conversation between the audiologist and the hearing impaired customer during a hearing appointment.
Step-by-step guide

Your guide to choosing hearing aids

  • 1.

    Start with a complementary hearing evaluation

    Every great hearing solution begins with understanding your unique hearing needs.

    Your complimentary hearing check with a bloom Hearing Specialist will:

    • Identify any hearing difficulties and determine the type and degree of hearing loss
    • Provide tailored guidance on hearing aid styles and technologies that suit you best
  • 2.

    Consider your lifestyle and preferences

    Your hearing aids should fit your life, not the other way around. From the morning coffee run to conversations in busy places, we’ll help you find the perfect match for your day-to-day.

    Here are a few things to consider:

    • Active lifestyle? Look for hearing aids that are durable, moisture-resistant, and offer advanced noise reduction.
    • Mostly at home or in quieter spaces? A simpler device may offer everything you need.
    • Prefer something discreet? We’ll show you small, nearly invisible options—like in-the-ear or receiver-in-canal styles.

    Our team will work with you to find a hearing aid that blends effortlessly into your world.

  • 3.

    Understand the technology options

    Today’s hearing aids are smart, sleek, and surprisingly advanced. Depending on what matters most to you, you might want features like:

    • Noise reduction - for clearer conversations in noisy environments.

    • Bluetooth connectivity - stream music and calls directly into your hearing aids.

    • Rechargeable batteries - no more fussing with replacements.

    • Tinnitus masking -  relief for ringing, buzzing, and other various noises in the ears.

    We’ll explain what each feature can do and help you prioritise what’s most useful for your lifestyle.
  • 4.

    Consider your budget, insurance, and financing options

    We believe better hearing should be accessible. That’s why bloom offers:

    • A wide range of hearing aids to suit different budgets
    • Help navigating private health insurance benefits to minimise out-of-pocket costs
    • Flexible payment plans with low monthly options

    We’re here to make better hearing work for you—financially and practically.

  • 5.

    Try before you decide

    Your hearing aids should feel just right—and you’ll have time to be sure.

    At bloom, you can:

    • Trial different hearing aids in clinic to compare sound quality and fit

    • Take home your hearing aids for a 60-day risk-free trial, giving you time to decide with confidence

    Our goal is to ensure you feel completely comfortable and happy with your choice.

  • 6.

    Count on ongoing care

    Choosing your hearing aids is just the beginning. With bloom, ongoing support is all part of the journey.

    You’ll have access to:

    • Regular check-ups and fine-tuning appointments

    • Cleaning and maintenance services

    • Expert advice on accessories and updates as new technologies become available

    We’re by your side every step of the way.

Need more information?

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Our specialized Hearing Care Professionals are there for you.

Call us: 0800 522 422

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