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FOR NHS PATIENTS
Free NHS Hearing Tests & NHS Hearing Aids
Meet Clinical Audiology Services —
Our NHS Sister Company
We have proudly cared for both NHS patients through our sister company Clinical Audiology Services and for private audiology patients for over 30 years. Clinical Audiology Services provides that same family-first care to NHS patients as a dedicated NHS provider that works in partnership with NHS practices and GP surgeries to deliver high-quality, fully funded hearing care at no cost to the patient.
Whether you are experiencing early signs of hearing loss, have been referred by your GP, or simply want a free NHS hearing check, Clinical Audiology Services ensures every NHS patient receives the same warm, expert, patient-led care that has defined the James & Son name for three generations.
How Your Free
NHS Hearing Test Works
Through our NHS sister company, Clinical Audiology Services, eligible patients can access completely free NHS hearing assessments, digital NHS hearing aids and lifetime aftercare — all delivered inside trusted NHS practices across the UK.
Clinical Audiology Services makes accessing NHS hearing care simple, quick and stress-free. Here's what to expect from your first appointment to lifelong aftercare.
1
Referral FRoM YOUR GP
Ask your GP for a referral to one of our local clinics as seen below under the 'choose & book' system, you're GP should provide you with.a list of local providers or self-refer online where available in your area.
3
NHS Hearing Aid Fitting
If hearing aids are recommended, you'll be fitted with free digital NHS hearing aids tailored to your hearing profile.
2
Free NHS Hearing Test
Attend a comprehensive hearing assessment at your nearest NHS clinic — completely free, typically within weeks.
4
Lifetime NHS Aftercare
Free follow-ups, free batteries, free repairs and ongoing adjustments — for as long as you need them.
Our NHS highlights
92%
Patient satisfaction score. We don't stop until you're happy.
10
We currently operate in 10 different Kent locations
30
Over 30 years of experience in NHS hearing aid services
20,000
Patients seen and fitted with NHS hearing aids within the last 7 years
NHS Clinic Locations
Clinical Audiology Services runs NHS hearing clinics inside GP surgeries and NHS community practices nationwide.
Find your nearest free NHS hearing test below.
Deal
St RICHARD'S ROAD Surgery
Address
227 St Richard's Rd, Deal, Kent
CT14 9LF
Telephone
Canterbury
northgate
medical practice
Address
1 Northgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1WL
Telephone
Whitstable
Estuary View Medical Centre
Address
Boorman Way, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3SE
Telephone
Faversham
newton place
Address
Newton Rd, Faversham, Kent
ME13 8FH
Telephone
Wye
wye syrgery
Address
67 Oxenturn Rd, Wye, Ashford, Kent TN25 5AY
Telephone
Ramsgate
east cliff practice
Address
The Montefiore Medical Centre, Dumpton Park Dr, Ramsgate CT11 8AD
Telephone
Westgate-on-Sea
westgate surgery
Address
60 Westgate Bay Ave, Westgate-on-Sea CT8 8SN
Telephone
Telephone
Telephone
Telephone
01795 477764
to book an nhs appointment
Call your GP surgery at the contact numbers above.