News & Insights
News & insights
Straightforward guidance to help you look after your hearing between appointments.
3 August 2026 · 8 min read
How much do hearing aids cost in the UK? A 2026 price guide
What private hearing aids really cost, what drives the price, what a package should include, and how private compares with the NHS.
Read the guide →31 July 2026 · 7 min read
Ear wax impaction: symptoms, causes and how it's safely removed
What ear wax impaction actually is, the symptoms to look for, why home remedies often make it worse, and how microsuction removes it safely in clinic.
Read the guide →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 →25 June 2026 · 8 min read
Getting used to hearing aids: what to expect in your first 6 months
New hearing aids take time to settle. A week-by-week and month-by-month guide to the adjustment period, the problems people hit early on, and how to fix them.
Read the guide →12 June 2026 · 8 min read
What happens at a hearing test — and how to read your results
A beginner's guide to a private hearing test in Kensington and Chelsea: what each test involves, how to read your audiogram and tympanogram, and what happens next.
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 →30 April 2026 · 6 min read
Ear pain and sensitivity after microsuction: what's normal and what isn't
Mild soreness for a day after ear wax removal is common — severe or worsening pain isn't. How long discomfort should last, what helps, and when to get checked.
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 →26 March 2026 · 6 min read
Crackling or popping in your ear: common causes and how to stop it
Crackling in one ear is usually the Eustachian tube or ear wax, not damage. The common causes, what to try at home, and when it needs examining.
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.
Read the guide →22 January 2026 · 8 min read
Signs you may have hearing loss — and when to get tested
The early signs of hearing loss are easy to miss. What to look for, what needs urgent attention, and when a hearing test is worth booking.
Read the guide →22 January 2026 · 8 min read
Tinnitus: why your ears ring, and what actually helps
Ringing in the ears is a symptom, not a disease. The common causes, why wax and hearing loss are the most treatable, what genuinely helps, and when one-sided ringing needs checking.
Read the guide →11 December 2025 · 7 min read
Sudden hearing loss: why the first 72 hours matter
Hearing that drops in one ear over hours is a medical emergency. How to tell it apart from wax, why treatment is time-critical, and exactly what to do today.
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