Cardiff Hearing

05/01/2026

We absolutely love this charity. If you’re looking for impartial support about all things hearing, do check out Hearing Dogs for Deaf People…and let’s not forget their gorgeous furry super-hero friends!

Whether you need information, tips about managing hearing loss or just want to talk to someone who understands, we’re here for you.

Our range of practical and emotional support services are powered by volunteers who have personal experience of hearing loss and deafness.

Helpdesk - https://www.hearingdogs.org.uk/support/hearinglink/helpdesk

Everyone on our Helpdesk Team has personal or professional experience of managing hearing loss. They’re here to give you information, advice and support – whether you’re living with hearing loss yourself or you’re looking to support someone else.

Webinars - https://www.hearingdogs.org.uk/support/hearinglink/webinars

Helpful Hours are a series of 60-minute webinars offering information on important hearing loss topics. They’re free to join and available for anyone affected by hearing loss.

Community support - https://www.hearingdogs.org.uk/support/hearinglink/outreach

These face-to-face sessions across the UK can support you to manage the practical and emotional impacts of hearing loss. They’re hosted by trained volunteers who understand the challenges of hearing loss and can talk to you one-to-one, in confidence.

Online resources - https://www.hearingdogs.org.uk/support/hearinglink/videos

Our free library of videos covers topics such as hearing aids, tinnitus, sudden hearing loss, appointments and treatment. The videos are for anyone affected by hearing loss as well as audiologists and sensory teams.

03/01/2026

🌊 Why does the ocean feel so calming? Ever notice how watching waves roll in or listening to ocean videos instantly makes you feel more relaxed? That’s not just in your head; it’s your nervous system responding.The ocean is a form of “soft fascination.” Its movement is rhythmic, predictable, and slow, which gives your brain something gentle to focus on without demanding effort. The steady motion of waves and the deep blue tones help lower stress hormones, slow breathing, and shift your body out of “fight or flight” and into a calmer state. Nature scenes like the ocean also reduce mental fatigue and promote a sense of safety and openness.So how does this help some people with tinnitus?For some people with tinnitus, the brain is often stuck paying attention to an internal sound. Ocean imagery and videos might contribute to helping in a few key ways: Redirection of attention: The brain naturally shifts focus toward the visual movement of waves and away from the tinnitus sound.Calming the nervous system: Stress and anxiety can make tinnitus feel louder. Relaxing visuals help settle the nervous system, which can reduce how intrusive tinnitus feels.Non-threatening sound association: Gentle wave sounds provide a soft, natural background that doesn’t compete aggressively with tinnitus, making the internal sound feel less dominant.Sense of control: Choosing calming visuals and sounds gives the brain a new, positive focus which can, for some people, reduce the emotional reaction to tinnitus over time.Important: Ocean imagery doesn’t “cure” tinnitus, but it can help the brain feel calmer, safer, and less focused on the noise - and for many people, that makes a real difference.If you live with tinnitus, sometimes relief starts not with silence, but with the right kind of sound and calm.There are lots of things we can try if we are struggling with our tinnitus, and this is just an idea that might help you. For more comprehensive information of all your options, check out the charity Tinnitus UK. If you’d like consultation in our practice to explore your tinnitus further, you can book here: cardiffhearing.co.uk

03/01/2026

A lack of earwax removal regulation is something that our owner, Sonja, and other local independent practitioners have approached the Welsh Government and various press providers in Wales about before…. The issue is still alive and well. Unsure about what we’re talking about? Then 👉 👀 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj4qlldy5q5o?fbclid=IwdGRleAPGYpVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEetQa-HiooDtnJJvjuSt3tP5J8O8tErUOBcDcvvcazLWM9r9KAzZkYgbE_i04_aem_LGQcL5SukUffM5ZjNu-AqA

If you’re looking for earwax removal, you’ll be sure to be in suitably qualified hands with Team Cardiff Hearing. Emma, Hannah, Mari or Sonja will look after you expertly.

To book online: cardiffhearing.co.uk

To book on the phone (Mon-Friday 8:30am-6pm): 02920150022

Experts and industry professionals are calling for tougher regulations to safeguard patients.

31/12/2025

Ooooops! How embarrassing. Thank you to and the crew at of Sleeping Beauty for the EARspiration for this post. We hope to see lots of lovely new faces in our clinics in 2026; helping people reach their full potential. cardiffhearing.co.uk 02920150022

30/12/2025

Just because you think you hear well does not mean you do.

Many people with hearing loss genuinely believe their hearing is fine. The brain is extremely clever at filling in missing information by guessing words and using context. Over time this creates the illusion that nothing is wrong.

You may notice feeling more tired after conversations, struggling to follow speech in noisy places, asking people to repeat themselves now and again, or turning the television up louder than others prefer. These are often signs that your brain is working much harder to compensate for reduced hearing.

A simple hearing test removes the guesswork and gives you clear answers and peace of mind.

Book your hearing test today at
https://cardiffhearing.co.uk

Or call 02920 150022

Hearing clearly should not be something you assume. It should be something you know.

28/12/2025

As an audiologist, I hear this all the time…
“I don’t think I have a problem with my hearing.”

And yet, during testing, there are pitches I have to turn up as loud as a kitchen blender before they can only just hear them.

Most people judge their hearing by one thing alone:
👉 “Can I still have a conversation?”…”I can hear you just fine right now…” “my partner thinks I struggle in a cafe…but I’m fine - I get the idea”…

But hearing is so much more than speech.

It’s the rich technicolour of life; the layers, textures, and subtle details that give moments their depth and emotion. And don’t we want to be fully engaged in chit chat too?

Look at this image for a moment.
What sounds would *you* expect to hear?

👣 Footsteps pressing into wet sand
🌊 Waves gently rolling and fizzing on the shore
🎸 A guitar softly strummed, carried by the breeze
🔥 The crackle and sizzle of a beach BBQ
🐦 The sharp, distinctive call of an oystercatcher overhead

Many of these sounds are quiet, high-pitched, fleeting and often the first to fade when hearing changes.

You might still follow a conversation…
…but what about everything else you’re missing?

Hearing isn’t just about words.
It’s about presence, atmosphere, and connection.

What sound from this scene would you miss the most?

26/12/2025

New Year, New You… New Hearing? 🎉

Did you feel left out of conversations this Christmas? 👂
It might be time for a hearing test

And don’t worry - we won’t give you giant funnels or bananas behind your ears 🍌😉
We offer discreet, modern, rechargeable hearing aids with hundreds of options available.

📞 02920 150022
💻 cardiffhearing.co.uk

Hear more in 2026 💬✨Stay connected and live life to the max.

23/12/2025

Thank you for a fabulous 2025. As always, it is a pleasure to serve our local community of South Wales. We very much look forward to looking after all your hearing healthcare needs in 2026 and beyond. We put our ear tools down today, returning in January. Clinicians will be unavailable until then but our fabulous telephone elves will be taking calls Monday-Friday 8:30am-6pm (except bank holidays) to get you booked in for next year. Thank-you from all of us: Emma, Hannah and Sonja

21/12/2025

🎄✨ Have some festive chEAR ✨👂

Did you know Christmas dinner can be as loud as a vacuum cleaner? All that laughter, music and clinking plates hits 70–80 decibels - cozy but noisy!

Jingle bells ring at 60–70 dB keeping them merry but not too bright for little ears.

Most hearing aids can now have a “party mode” to help focus on chats in busy festive crowds - Father Christmas should take note! Cardiff Hearing can hook you up for next year.

Fun fact - babies in the womb can hear from 18 weeks and so yes, they’re already enjoying your carol singing!

Take sound breaks during loud celebrations to give ears some rest and keep the joy safe for everyone.

Wishing you a happy and hearing healthy festive season from everyone at Cardiff Hearing 🎅🎁❤️

20/12/2025

With a combined total of 517 5 star reviews across both our clinics, we are extremely proud to say that our small independent practice is the highest rated clinic in Wales.

Thank you so much for your support over the years; we very much look forward to seeing you to look after all your hearing healthcare needs from 2026 and beyond.

We will close for the festive season at the end of the day on 23rd December; returning in January.

We have a couple of last minute slots available should you need any help before Christmas.

You can book online cardiffhearing.co.uk or call 02920150022 on Monday from 8:30am.

We hope you have a beautiful time this Christmas.

19/12/2025

When Sonja, our owner, isn't looking after the ears of beautiful South Wales, she is working for the charity, Tinnitus UK.

Tinnitus Week is fast approaching in February and this year, as the theme is somewhat musical, to raise vital funds for the charity, Tinnitus UK are putting on an amazing night at the iconic Union Chapel in London.

Join Sonja and friends for a magical evening of live entertainment.

At £35 a ticket, maybe this is just the Christmas present you've been searching for!

GRAB YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-on/tinnitus-uk-quiet-night-out

14/12/2025

If you can relate to Tony Blackburn Sounds of the Sixties on BBC Radio 2 with his coming to terms with hearing loss, perhaps 2026 is the year for a new YOU. Tony LOVES his hearing aids, and we hope, if you go on the journey, you will too.

To book a consultation with us, the highest rated clinic in the whole of Wales with over 500 5 ⭐ reviews across both our practices, please:
📞 02920150022 or
💻 cardiffhearing.co.uk

Prices for hearing technology and their inclusive care plans start from £995 for a pair with Cardiff Hearing.