Middleton opticians celebrates launch of new hearing hub

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A Middleton opticians has celebrated the launch of its brand-new hearing hub offering enhanced audiology services.

Specsavers Middleton marked the opening with balloons, cupcakes and goodybags for customers alongside free hearing screenings.

The opening comes following an increased demand for hearing care in the area with the new hub offering services seven days a week.

Razwana Mahmood, audiology partner at Specsavers Middleton said: "We’re excited to support those with hearing loss across the local community.

"Monitoring hearing health is extremely important. Untreated hearing loss can result in cognitive decline, depression and social isolation. Now with the increased capacity, we can reach more people and provide this essential service."

There is now more dedicated testing space in the store and increased availability to test, doubling the number of available appointments.

Offering both NHS and private hearing care, staff have undergone training to deliver a range of audiology services including hearing tests, hearing aid fittings and ear wax removal.

Sign language specialist Lorenza Pye from Eliza Says was also at the launch event speaking to the public about how she helps children and parents learn sign language.

For those that can’t leave their homes unaccompanied for an appointment due to disability or illness, Specsavers also offers a Home Visits service covering more than 90% of the UK.