May i ask what is wrong with the good old Nhs ones.,I have those.Repairs are done free unless you have damaged them or lost them ,i did.Batteries are free. After care is brill,just a thought for you.Plus they are very good.
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May i ask what is wrong with the good old Nhs ones.,I have those.Repairs are done free unless you have damaged them or lost them ,i did.Batteries are free. After care is brill,just a thought for you.Plus they are very good.
GM
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Morning all.....Chilling out while the Ladies have gone to our local coffee shop for breakfast. A nice day forecast good for doing some tidying up outside.
@PaulSB I would recommend Specsavers for hearing aids. Just find out which is your nearest branch that is an audiologist and get a doctors referral for free NHS aids. I think the referrals are done by email since the lockdown, which makes it easier. Plus you get a new pair every 3 years. The only downside is they are unbearable for cycling!
@PaulSB I would recommend Specsavers for hearing aids. Just find out which is your nearest branch that is an audiologist and get a doctors referral for free NHS aids. I think the referrals are done by email since the lockdown, which makes it easier. Plus you get a new pair every 3 years. The only downside is they are unbearable for cycling!
Well after an action packed week,letting agents battle,Manchester twice moving son's housewares home here till he gets another flat.This morning has all gone flat.Deflated nothing to do,it's also raining so a hair cut home made is on the cards then some reading.
PaulSB
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Of course. This is the first time I've looked at hearing aids. I intend to look in to this deeply before deciding and comparing with the NHS is on my list.
I can't think of any reason why NHS aids would be inferior except possibly aesthetics? I can see how NHS aids might be engineered for effectiveness but perhaps not size and style. I simply don't know yet. One thing I'm unsure about is where to begin with getting on to the NHS for aids. Any hints?
There is one benefit which could be a decider and would be important in our house. I have seen aids which come with a box which plugs in to the TV and then streams the audio direct to the user. This would eliminate an area of occassional household conflict!! 🤔
PaulSB
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People with hearing aids are eligible to apply for a Disabled Person's Railcard at a price of £20 for a yearly card or £54 for a 3 year version.
It also allows the person travelling with you to receive the same 30% discount.
I think you have to submit a copy of the front page of your NHS battery book, or proof from your Hearing Aid prescriber when applying.
@GM Do you know if the NHS ones you get via Specsavers are the same as you would get from the hospital?
I found the audio dept at the hospital excellent. Test and diagnosis were 1st class.
@PaulSB as has been said, referal from your Doctor.
@Tenkaykev I did not know that about rail travel discount. TBH we dont use trains that often but one decent journey would make it worthwhile.
I wonder if there are any other perks
I found the audio dept at the hospital excellent. Test and diagnosis were 1st class.
@PaulSB as has been said, referal from your Doctor.
@Tenkaykev I did not know that about rail travel discount. TBH we dont use trains that often but one decent journey would make it worthwhile.
I wonder if there are any other perks
Exlaser2
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Afternoon . Spent the morning wandering around st nics park in Warwick, as mrs ex laser wanted to use her paddle board on the river. There was a lovely vibe in the park , lots of people having fun . If was a little sad looking at the site of where Warwick sailing club used to be , I had a lot of happy times there . The club closed over 20 years ago but until last year the local sea scouts were still still using the site , but they have now returned it to the council who in turn are letting it return to nature .
PaulSB
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PaulSB
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- Chorley, Lancashire
@Tenkaykev - didn't know this one. Thanks. We already have Senior railcards but this would save a bob or two.
Sounds like if enough bits pack up the railways would pay me to get on a train!! 😂
Sounds like if enough bits pack up the railways would pay me to get on a train!! 😂
numbnuts
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Little ride for me 18 miles 
Mrs Tenkay and I both have a Senior Railcard. It's saved us a fortune over the years as trains are our preferred means of travel when visiting the kids in Leeds, London and Edinburgh.
We have an old tea caddy that I've cut a slot in to accept £2 coins. When we get any in our change we pop them in the tin ( not a lot has gone in since lockdown and contactless card payments have become the norm )
This is our "Slush Fund" which we use to upgrade to First Class on longer journeys. On our last trip up to Edinburgh I was offered and accepted a total of four Gin and Tonics ( they are served in 50ml miniatures ) That's as well as the included meal and other snacks plus use of the First Class lounge at the station with free tea/coffee fruit etc. It can be a real bargain, especially with the Railcard discount. We always start planning well in advance and on one occasion noticed that the First Class fare was cheaper than the Standard Class !
Different rail operating companies have different standards so on some journeys it just isn't worth paying the extra ( South Western Railways have no seat reservations and First Class is just a bit more leg room with an antimacassar on the headrest.
( I can't remember the last time I used that word - antimacassar, must be because I'm older than I thought )
Probably about the same time that you last wore a cummerbund.....
