About us

Who runs this hearing test site

Hearing Tests Poole takes enquiries from people in Poole who have noticed a change in their hearing. The site gathers details about the problem and passes them to a separate specialist firm that carries out the tests, fits aids and removes wax.

How the process works

Audiologist fitting a hearing aid while an audiogram displays on a monitor.
Fitting a hearing aid behind the ear with an audiogram chart on the monitor.

What this site does

Hearing Tests Poole exists to take enquiries from people who think something might be wrong with their hearing. That could be a ringing sound that will not go away, trouble following conversations in busy pubs, or an ear that feels blocked after swimming.

The site collects the details needed to understand the problem. It records what is happening, how long it has been going on, and where in Poole the person lives. Those details are then passed to a separate specialist firm that provides [hearing services in Poole](/services-poole), including tests, aids and wax removal.

This site does not perform hearing tests. It does not employ audiologists. Its job is to make sure the right information reaches the right firm so the appointment goes smoothly.

How the specialist firms work

Once an enquiry arrives, a separate specialist firm reviews the details. An audiologist at that firm decides which checks are needed and arranges an appointment.

The specialist firm handles every part of the clinical work. They run the [hearing tests](/hearing-tests-poole), interpret the results, fit [hearing aids](/hearing-aids-poole) if they are needed, and carry out [ear wax removal](/ear-wax-removal-poole) using microsuction or irrigation.

Because the specialist firm operates independently, they follow their own clinical standards. They hold their own insurance, use their own equipment and keep their own patient records. Hearing Tests Poole does not direct how the appointment is conducted. The specialist firm makes those decisions based on what they find during the check.

Where appointments happen

The specialist firms cover Poole and the surrounding areas. Appointments can take place in several locations depending on where someone lives and which firm handles the enquiry.

People in Broadstone, Creekmoor, Canford Heath, Hamworthy, Oakdale and Corfe Mullen are all within reach. Some enquiries from Bournemouth are also taken, since the two towns share a border and many people travel between them for routine appointments.

Each area page on this site explains what happens locally. Someone looking for a [hearing test in Bournemouth](/poole-and-bournemouth/bournemouth) will find different clinic details than someone searching for [ear wax removal in Hamworthy](/poole-and-bournemouth/hamworthy). The location matters because the specialist firm nearest to that address usually handles the booking.

Why the separation matters

Keeping the enquiry service and the clinical work separate means each part stays focused. This site concentrates on gathering accurate information without rushing anyone into a decision.

Someone worried about a parent's hearing, for example, can read about [arranging a hearing test for an elderly parent](/what-it-might-be/hearing-test-for-a-parent) before deciding whether to send an enquiry. Someone noticing [ringing or hissing in the ears](/what-it-might-be/ringing-or-hissing-in-the-ears) can learn what tinnitus is and what steps usually follow.

The specialist firm, meanwhile, focuses entirely on the appointment itself. They do not need to spend time collecting background information that has already been recorded. They receive the details, prepare the right equipment, and spend the appointment examining the person's hearing rather than filling out forms.

What you get when you send an enquiry

An enquiry produces a written record of the symptoms and a referral to a specialist firm. That firm uses the record to plan the appointment and choose the correct equipment.

  • A symptom record

    A written summary of what you have noticed, how long it has lasted, and which ear is affected.

  • A specialist referral

    Your details sent to a local firm that performs hearing tests, fits aids or removes wax.

  • Appointment preparation

    The specialist firm reads your record beforehand so the session starts without repeating basic questions.

Send an enquiry about your hearing

The details you provide go to a specialist firm that reviews them and suggests an appointment. Sending an enquiry does not commit you to a booking or a purchase.

  • No obligation to book
  • Read before you decide
  • Local specialist review

These details are passed to a specialist, as the privacy page describes.

There is no fee to you for using this site, what you send is forwarded to one independent hearing specialist, you stay free to seek quotations from other clinics, and that specialist may pay us at the moment your enquiry is handed over. The privacy notice has the rest of the detail.

You can also email hello@hearingtestspoole.co.uk