Better hearing care, in familiar surroundings.
Independent hearing assessments, hearing aid care and ongoing support for residents in care homes, assisted living and retirement communities across West Sussex.
Tim Davies provides personal, practical hearing care for residents who may find communication more difficult, require help with existing hearing aids or would benefit from a comprehensive hearing assessment.
Appointments can be coordinated with relatives, carers and care-home staff, making it easier to arrange the right support without the need to travel.
Helping residents stay involved in the life around them.
Hearing difficulties can make everyday communication more demanding, particularly when several people are talking or when speech is heard from across a room.
Residents may find it harder to understand care staff, follow conversation, enjoy television or take part in activities. Over time, these difficulties can contribute to frustration and withdrawal.
Sometimes the difficulty is related to untreated hearing loss. In other cases, a resident may already have hearing aids that are not working effectively, need maintenance or are no longer providing appropriate support.
Tim's approach is to understand the individual first, then identify what could help improve communication and listening comfort.
From everyday hearing aid help to comprehensive care.
Not every resident needs new hearing aids or a full assessment. Sometimes, the most useful support is checking the equipment they already use.
Hearing assessments
Assessment of ear health and hearing ability, with consideration of the resident's everyday communication difficulties.
Recommendations are explained clearly, with family or staff involved where appropriate.
Existing hearing aid checks
Inspection of hearing aids, cleaning, maintenance, dome and filter changes, and checks for common problems such as weak or intermittent sound.
Hearing aid fitting
Independent advice on appropriate hearing technology, with fitting, programming and adjustments carried out in familiar surroundings.
Ongoing aftercare
Follow-up appointments, hearing aid adjustments and routine reviews to help residents continue receiving useful support from their technology.
Practical technology support
Help with rechargeable hearing aids, Bluetooth features, television listening and suitable accessories for clearer communication.
Ear health and wax advice
Examination of the ears and advice where wax may be contributing to hearing difficulties, with ear wax removal where suitable.
Straightforward appointments, thoughtfully coordinated.
A visit can be requested by a resident, family member, care-home team or authorised representative. Tim can help establish the most appropriate appointment and coordinate the practical arrangements.
Get in touch
Explain the resident's hearing concerns, existing hearing aid arrangements and the support being requested.
Arrange the appointment
Tim can coordinate a suitable visit with the care home and, where appropriate, arrange for a relative or carer to be present.
Assessment and advice
The resident receives individual attention, clear explanations and advice about any necessary follow-up support.
Residents remain involved in decisions about their own care wherever possible. Consent, privacy and any appropriate involvement of representatives are considered as part of the appointment.
Hearing care designed around everyday life in a care setting.
For residents who would benefit from hearing aids, South Coast Hearing offers independent treatment options suited to individual hearing needs.
Home-focused hearing care can support one-to-one conversation, clearer television listening and communication with carers and family members.
Tim can explain the appropriate technology, fitting arrangements and ongoing aftercare without pressure to proceed.
Explore care-home hearing packagesHearing support for more than one resident.
If several residents would benefit from hearing aid checks, assessments or practical hearing support, appointments may be coordinated during the same care-home visit.
This can make arrangements simpler for staff and reduce unnecessary travel or disruption for residents.
Each resident is considered individually, with their own hearing needs, consent and appropriate recommendations.
Care-home managers are welcome to contact Tim to discuss availability and the most suitable arrangements.
Discuss a care-home visitA few things you might like to know.
Do you visit care homes and assisted living settings?
Yes. South Coast Hearing supports residents in care homes, sheltered housing, assisted living and retirement communities. Contact Tim to discuss your setting and availability.
Can a family member or carer be present?
Yes. A relative, carer, care-home staff member or representative can attend where appropriate and with the resident's agreement or other suitable authority.
Can you check existing hearing aids?
Yes. Tim can inspect existing hearing aids, clean them where appropriate, check for common faults and advise whether maintenance, adjustments, repair or replacement may help.
Can you see more than one resident during a visit?
Yes. Where suitable, appointments for several residents can be coordinated during a care-home visit. Contact Tim to discuss availability and arrangements.
Does a resident have to purchase hearing aids?
No. Assessments and consultations are designed to understand hearing difficulties and provide independent advice. There is no obligation to purchase hearing aids.
Can hearing aids be fitted at the care home?
Yes. Suitable hearing aids can be fitted, programmed and adjusted during care-home visits, with ongoing reviews arranged where appropriate.
What does a hearing assessment cost?
A comprehensive care-home hearing assessment costs £115. The assessment fee is credited towards a South Coast Hearing hearing aid package purchased within 60 days.
Can a care-home manager arrange regular support?
Tim is happy to discuss ongoing support arrangements with care homes, including hearing aid checks, individual assessments and follow-up care. The appropriate schedule depends on residents' needs and appointment availability.
Let's make hearing care a little easier to arrange.
Whether you're looking for hearing support for a relative, arranging an appointment for a resident or coordinating care for several people, Tim is happy to discuss the most suitable approach.
Get in touch to explain what is needed, ask questions or arrange a visit.