Home Visit Hearing Tests: Get Tested in Your Own Home

For people who find it difficult to visit a clinic — whether due to mobility issues, transport challenges, or caring responsibilities — a home visit hearing test brings professional hearing care directly to your door.

How home visit hearing tests work

A qualified audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will visit your home with portable audiometric equipment. The test is carried out in a quiet room and includes the same core assessments you'd receive in a clinic:

• A discussion of your hearing concerns and medical history
• Otoscopy (visual examination of your ears)
• Pure-tone audiometry using calibrated headphones
• Discussion of results and recommendations

Who offers home visits?

Several national providers offer home visit hearing tests:

• Hidden Hearing — offers free home visit hearing tests across the UK
• Amplifon — provides home visit services at no additional charge
• The Hearing Care Partnership (THCP) — home visits available in some areas
• Independent audiologists — many offer home visits, sometimes for a small additional fee

Cost of home visit hearing tests

Many providers offer home visit hearing tests free of charge, particularly the larger chains. Some independent audiologists may charge a small home visit fee, typically between £20 and £50 on top of the standard consultation cost. Always confirm pricing when booking.

Who benefits most?

Home visit hearing tests are particularly valuable for older adults, people with mobility difficulties, those without access to transport, carers who cannot easily leave the home, and anyone in rural areas far from a hearing clinic. They're also convenient for people who simply prefer the comfort and familiarity of their own environment.