News & Insights
News & insights
Straightforward guidance to help you look after your hearing between appointments.
28 July 2026 · 9 min read
Best hearing aid brands 2026 compared: Starkey, Phonak, ReSound, Oticon, Widex & Signia
An independent London audiologist compares the six major hearing aid brands in 2026 — with clear category winners, honest trade-offs and an overall pick.
Read the guide →17 July 2026 · 5 min read
What is earwax? Why we have it, and when it needs removing
Scott Drummond explains what earwax actually is, why it's usually a good thing, and when — and how — it should be removed.
Read the guide →9 July 2026 · 5 min read
Ear wax removal aftercare: what to expect after microsuction
A short guide to what's normal in the hours and days after microsuction ear wax removal — and when you should get back in touch.
Read the guide →21 May 2026 · 4 min read
Drummond Hearing opens at Visit Health in Kensington
We are delighted to welcome patients at our new clinic within Visit Health in Kensington — the same independent, patient-centred audiology, in a modern London setting.
Read the guide →9 May 2026 · 6 min read
Ears plugged after flying: why it happens and how to relieve the pressure
Blocked ears after a flight are common and usually harmless. Here's what's happening in your ears — and safe steps to get relief.
Read the guide →14 April 2026 · 7 min read
Audiological diagnosis and management of glue ear
Scott Drummond on how glue ear (otitis media with effusion) is diagnosed and managed — the signs to look for, the tests we use, and the treatment options for children.
Read the guide →12 March 2026 · 7 min read
AI hearing aids explained: are they really better?
AI is being built into today's premium hearing aids. Here's what it actually does, when it helps, and when a simpler device is enough.
Read the guide →26 February 2026 · 6 min read
Invisible hearing aids: what they are and who they suit
How invisible-in-canal (IIC) and CIC hearing aids work, who they suit best, and how they compare with today's slim behind-the-ear devices from Starkey, Phonak and GN ReSound.
Read the guide →12 February 2026 · 7 min read
Hearing loss and dementia: what the latest evidence shows
Hearing loss is now recognised as the largest modifiable midlife risk factor for dementia. Here's what the Lancet Commission and the ACHIEVE trial actually found.
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