The Hearing Care Partnership (THCP): Tests, Services, and Locations

Learn about The Hearing Care Partnership — an independent provider offering hearing tests through optician practices across the UK.

The Hearing Care Partnership (THCP) operates a unique model in UK hearing care, providing audiology services within independent optician practices across the country. This partnership approach means you can access high-quality hearing care at your local optician, combining eye and ear care under one roof.

How THCP works

THCP places qualified, HCPC-registered audiologists within independent optician practices. This means you can visit your local optician — a business you may already know and trust — and receive a professional hearing assessment without needing to find a separate audiology clinic. THCP has partnerships with practices across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Hearing tests at THCP

THCP offers free hearing assessments carried out by their audiologists. The test includes:

A detailed case history and lifestyle assessment
Otoscopy to check the health of your ear canals
Pure-tone audiometry
Speech-in-noise testing
A thorough explanation of your results and options

THCP audiologists pride themselves on taking a clinical, patient-centred approach rather than a sales-driven one.

Hearing aids and services

THCP offers hearing aids from leading manufacturers including Phonak, Oticon, and Widex. They focus on providing independent, unbiased advice and will recommend the most suitable hearing aid for your needs rather than favouring any particular brand. Prices are competitive, and THCP offers a trial period so you can ensure you're happy with your hearing aids before committing.

Additional services

Many THCP locations also offer ear wax removal, tinnitus management, and hearing protection services. Their audiologists work closely with the opticians in each practice to provide a holistic approach to sensory health.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Hearing Care Partnership?

THCP is a UK hearing care provider that places qualified audiologists within independent optician practices, offering hearing tests and hearing aids alongside existing eye care services.

Is the THCP hearing test free?

Yes. THCP offers free hearing assessments carried out by HCPC-registered audiologists at their partner optician practices.

Where can I find a THCP audiologist?

THCP operates through independent optician practices across England, Scotland, and Wales. Visit the THCP website or use hearingtest.co.uk to find a partner practice near you.