Hearing Tests at Home in the UK: Hearing tests that come to you – wherever you live

Free Hearing Tests at Home in the UK

Everything you need to know about our hearing tests at home

Last Hearing Aid UK Update: 24/09/2026

Overview

Getting your hearing tested used to mean booking time off, arranging transport, and sitting in a waiting room. That is simply not how it has to work any more.

Hearing Aid UK offers free hearing tests at home across the UK, carried out in person by one of our HCPC-registered audiologists. There's no obligation to buy anything, and a family member is welcome to be there.

Whether you want a quick online check to get a sense of where things stand, or a proper hearing test carried out in your own home by a qualified audiologist, there are now real options that fit around your life rather than the other way around.

On this page, we cover both. We explain what an online hearing test can and cannot tell you, what to expect from a professional hearing test at home, and what your results actually mean, including what an audiogram is and why it matters.

If you have questions about how accurate home testing is, or whether it is as thorough as a clinic appointment, you will find the answers here.

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Home hearing tests for the elderly

What is the process of a hearing test in care home environments?

We offer hearing tests at home for the elderly in the UK too, either at their home or within a nursing home environment.  They are generally carried out the same way as any other. The only difference is that you might want a member of your family or a friend to be there for support or to help relay personal information, take in audiology information, or make future decisions. 

If you live in assisted living accommodation and you want to book a hearing test, just let the management of the facility know about the visit.  Other than that, it is the same process as any other home hearing test.

We understand how important it is to feel safe and supported, especially for older adults. Our team takes extra care to ensure the process is relaxed, familiar, and tailored to each individual’s needs.

Information about Age UK hearing tests at home

Age UK previously referred people to Claritas for hearing care, and after Claritas went into administration in 2018, to Amplifon. Amplifon has since left the UK, and its business is now part of Audika. If your aftercare hasn't transferred smoothly, or you'd simply like an independent second opinion, we're happy to help.

Common Queries About Free Home Hearing Tests in the UK

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What to expect from a hearing test at home

What happens when you have your hearing checked at home?

There are many benefits to having a hearing test or other hearing healthcare services at home.  In fact, many of our customers choose to be seen at home.

Some of the reasons are due to poor health, being housebound, having logistical issues, or simply finding it more convenient for them.  

Here is a quick breakdown of what our hearing test process includes:

• Your audiologist will go through a few questions about your health and hearing.
• There will be a painless look in your ears to check they're healthy and clear of earwax.
• You will have a hearing test, where you push a button when you hear a sound with headphones on.
• You will go through your results with your audiologist, so you understand them fully.
• If anything suggests you should see your GP first, your audiologist will tell you.
• Your audiologist will then talk you through any options that could help, based on your results, ear shape, lifestyle, and budget. There's no obligation to buy anything.
• The whole process typically takes around 60–90 minutes, and there’s plenty of time to ask questions or involve loved ones. We believe in fully personalised care with no rushing or pressure.

Getting a bigger picture of your past health history

Before your ear examination, the audiologist will ask you some questions to better understand your current health, family medical history, and any worries you have with your hearing.  The more you can tell them, the better they can help.

Our audiologists will chat with you about any health concerns and generally put your mind at ease.  Everything discussed is completely confidential.

The importance of an ear examination at home

The audiologist will begin by looking into your ears with an otoscope, which shows whether your ears are healthy and whether anything is blocking them, like earwax.

Then your hearing test will begin.  An audiometer records how well you hear across different pitches, and your results are plotted on an audiogram.

Your audiogram shows whether your hearing has changed and helps your audiologist work out what could help. If anything needs a closer look, such as pain, discharge or a sudden change in your hearing, they'll recommend you see your GP, who may refer you to an ENT specialist.

After your hearing test at home

The audiogram may look complicated at first, but your audiologist will explain each part as you go, so you're never left guessing.

If a hearing aid could help, the hearing aids that would suit your hearing, lifestyle, budget, dexterity, and how you'd like to connect to your phone or TV.

If you decide to go ahead, they'll come back to fit and fine-tune your hearing aids at home. That's included in the price, along with aftercare for life and our 60-day money-back guarantee.

Summary

At Hearing Aid UK, we offer free, professional hearing tests conducted in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Our qualified HCPC-registered audiologists use the latest technology to provide accurate, personalised assessments tailored to your lifestyle and hearing needs.

Whether getting out is difficult, you're booking for a parent, or you'd simply rather not sit in a waiting room, it's the same thorough test, just more comfortable.