Hearing Tests

Do you find yourself struggling to hear the TV?
Have family or friends been commenting on your hearing?
Are you straining to keep up in social situations?

If so, we’re here to help. We offer free hearing tests carried out by our experienced Audiologist. Whether your hearing loss is sudden or gradual, we’ll guide you through the process, explain the results clearly (no jargon!), and answer any questions you may have.

Our Audiologist Penny is also a highly skilled Hearing Therapist, so she can ensure you leave feeling completely reassured and knowing what your next steps could be. We take our time during appointments and give you the care you deserve.


Because Penny has worked in both the NHS and private sector, you’ll always receive honest, unbiased advice on the best path for you.

What happens in an appointment?

You’ll be welcomed by our friendly Audiologist, who will guide you through each step:

  • A full ear history, discussing any difficulties you’ve been experiencing

  • Examination of both ear canals and ear drums with our otoscope

  • Clear explanation of how the ears work (if appropriate)

  • Assessment for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD), with advice if found

  • A full hearing test in one of our professional soundproof booths

  • Tympanometry (if appropriate), plus advice on simple techniques to improve ear function

  • A full discussion of your results and next steps.

Our Amazing Audiologist

Penny Stannard Higher Dip. H.Th. (Bristol University)


With over 30 years of experience in audiology across both the NHS and private sector, Penny has dedicated her career to helping people improve their hearing and quality of life.

Throughout her career, she has supported thousands of clients in understanding and adapting to hearing loss with compassion, patience, and expert guidance. Penny recognises that hearing loss affects everyone differently, and she takes the time to understand each individual's needs, providing personalised advice, practical coping strategies, and ongoing support.

Whether she's helping someone come to terms with a new diagnosis, providing hearing therapy, offering tinnitus management techniques, or guiding clients through the emotional and practical challenges that hearing loss can bring, Penny's goal is always the same: to help people regain confidence, communicate more effectively, and enjoy life to the fullest.

Her caring, approachable nature, combined with decades of clinical experience, allows her to empower clients with the knowledge and tools they need to manage their hearing health with confidence.


Give us a call to book in

If you would like to know more and would like a friendly chat with our team, please do get in contact. There's no obligation to book, we can just tell you more about how we operate and answer any questions you have at the time. 

We look forward to hearing from you!


Call us on:

07514 417556


Telephone opening hours:

Monday to Friday: 8.30am-4.30pm


Email:

info@private-ears.com