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Hidden Hearing and Amplifon, once two separate national retailers, have now merged into a single business, Audika, following Amplifon's full exit from the UK. Here's how the two providers used to compare, and what the merger means if you're an existing customer of either.

Do Boots Hearingcare offer home hearing tests?...

Hearing aid dispensing, believe it or not, started as a bespoke home service before transitioning to practice. Making hearing tests, fittings and check-ups accessible to everyone, anywhere. This service is still available - but, do all hearing aid dispensers offer this? The short answer is no. Let’s delve a little deeper and see which highstreet clinics, like Boots, provide home visits.

When many people think about getting a hearing aid their minds will turn to Boots Hearing Care. Boots is a popular place to get hearing aids from and there are almost 400 Boots Hearingcare shops nationwide.

There are around 500 independent hearing aid dispensers operating throughout the UK. A local independent hearing aid audiologist is usually the best place to obtain your hearing aids.

Specsavers Hearing Centres are the largest retailer of hearing aids in the UK. They employ about 150 dispensers who operate from around 400 locations – usually Specsavers opticians.

If you're an existing Amplifon or Hidden Hearing customer, you may have noticed some changes. Both businesses have now merged under the Audika brand following Amplifon's full exit from the UK. We explain what this means for your aftercare, your audiologist, and your next steps.