Alto Hearing

02/01/2026

Best hearing aids in 2026?

There isn’t one “best” pair. Anyone ranking them like smartphones is oversimplifying, or selling something.

In this 8-minute video, we explain how to think about this properly:

• Why the fitting and follow-up often matter as much as the device
• Why we deliberately focus on four platforms at Alto (ReSound, Widex, Unitron, Signia)
• The strengths and trade-offs of each
• The bit most people miss: accessories like TV streamers and remote microphones
• The non-negotiables for good outcomes, including real ear measurement and time to adapt

30/12/2025

23/12/2025

Christmas Day can be brilliant.

It can also be hard work if you have hearing loss.

But a few small decisions make a disproportionate difference:

Claim the best seats early, before it turns into musical chairs.

Good sightlines and light on faces reduce listening effort far more than people expect. If you can see properly, you don’t have to work as hard - FACT!

Set one simple expectation at the start. “Catch my eye before you start” is usually enough. It avoids the classic Christmas issue of people talking to the side of your head without realising.

Don’t try to follow the whole table. Pick a channel. One conversation at a time is manageable. Four at once is how you end up exhausted and mildly irritated by mid-afternoon.

Use distance as a volume control. A small lean-in or a quiet chair shuffle beats turning anything up.

If you miss something, ask straight away. “Sorry, I missed that bit” works every time. Waiting until the story has moved on is when it gets awkward...

Use the tech you already have. If you have a setting for speech in noise or directional focus, switch before the meal begins. Remote microphones can be incredible for this type of situation too.

And when your brain needs a reset, take on a quick “tea job”. Topping up drinks or fetching plates gives you two minutes away and lets you rejoin without disappearing.

Better hearing at Christmas is mostly choreography! Have an amazing day.

22/12/2025

Struggling to follow speech in noisy places is one of the most common hearing complaints...

Modern hearing technology is now designed to deal with that more effectively.

Our Hearing Health Quiz helps identify which appointment is most appropriate for you, before you speak to our team.

Find it here: altohear.co.uk/hearing-health-quiz/

20/12/2025

That ear-and-T sign is meant to help. In real life, loop systems can be brilliant… or completely useless.

Auracast is the first serious upgrade to the same idea: get the sound from the source straight to you, without fighting the room. It uses Bluetooth LE Audio and broadcast, so venues can transmit audio and compatible devices can join it.

In this video we cover:
• why loops fail so often (even in good venues)
• what Auracast actually is, in plain English
• where it will matter most first (theatre, travel, public announcements)
• “Auracast-enabled” vs “Auracast-ready” and why the wording matters
• what to ask before you buy your next pair of hearing aids

16/12/2025

Join us for the first Hearing Event in Market Bosworth on 24th February 2026.

Meet our audiologists, explore the latest hearing technology with leading manufacturers, and get your questions answered properly. Free hearing screenings are available on the day, plus refreshments and short guest talks.

thehearingevent.co.uk

13/12/2025

The words our clients choose say more than we ever could.
Thank you to everyone who’s trusted us with their hearing.

12/12/2025

A lovely moment from our Kenilworth clinic yesterday.

Simone came in for her Complete Hearing Assessment with Leesa and left saying everything finally made sense. She could hear the improvement straight away during the live assessment, which made choosing a Signature Treatment Plan feel like the natural next step.

Clare, our Practice Coordinator, is on the left and grabbed this photo as Simone was heading out, happy for us to share it.

Good timing too. Clearer hearing makes this time of year that bit easier to enjoy.

11/12/2025

“Why didn’t I do this sooner?” is one of the most common things we hear after our ear wax removal procedures.

Blocked ears? - come and see the professionals.

altohear.co.uk

10/12/2025

08/12/2025

We are so lucky that we get to change lives on a daily basis.

Our team make that happen.

Want to find out how we can change yours? altohearing.co.uk

07/12/2025

The right environment, the right expertise and the right amount of time. That is what shapes each appointment in our Clitheroe Castle Street clinic.

Reserve your visit to see Audiologist Andrew Holmes by calling 01200 315200 or visit altohearing.co.uk