When should I book a hearing aid adjustment, and how do I prepare for my first follow-up?

Here are some common reasons to get in touch.

• Your hearing aids don't sound as clear as before
• Your hearing aids aren't sitting comfortably
• One hearing aid sounds different from the other
• You're having trouble in certain places. For example, you might find it harder to follow conversations in noisy places than you did previously.
• Your hearing aids are blocked or you're having trouble with cleaning and maintenance

If it's been some time since your last appointment, your audiologist may also recommend rechecking your hearing to see whether anything has changed.

Your first follow-up is a chance to talk about how you've been getting on with your hearing aids since they were fitted.

You don't need to do anything complicated beforehand, but a few notes can help your audiologist understand what's working and what might need changing.

Step 1: Write down what's going well

Think about situations where you've noticed your hearing aids helping. This could be during conversations, while watching television or when you're out with friends.

Step 2: Make a note of anything that isn't working

Try to be as specific as possible about where and when you notice a problem.

For example, you might hear well at home but have trouble following people when there's a lot of background noise.

Step 3: Check how your hearing aids feel

Think about how comfortably they sit in your ears throughout the day.

If you're finding them difficult to put in or uncomfortable to wear, mention this at your appointment.

Step 4: Bring any questions about your hearing aid app

If you haven't connected your hearing aids to your phone yet and would like to, your audiologist can help you with this at your follow-up.

Your audiologist will ask how your hearing aids have been sounding and feeling.

They can check the fit, look for any blockages, go over cleaning and maintenance, and adjust the sound settings where needed.

The more you can tell us about your everyday experiences, the easier it is to work out what needs changing.

You don't need to wait for your next scheduled appointment if something isn't right.

Your Resonate Unlimited subscription includes hearing aid adjustments and follow-up appointments at no additional charge.

Call 0800 737 662 or book an appointment online.