You have been given an instruction leaflet for your hearing aid. This explains how to:

• switch the hearing aid on and off
• change the batteries
• operate the controls

Our top tips for looking after your hearing aid:

• Remove the aid and turn it off at the end of the day
• Keep it in the case when not in use, away from pets and small children
• Never let the hearing aid get wet (only the earmould is water-resistant)
• Wash the earmould at least once a week
• The earmould should be re-tubed every four to six months
• Bring your brown hearing aid record book whenever you come to see us
• Wear your hearing aid as much as possible, to give your ears time to tune into the new sound

Hearing aid advice for carers

Every morning

Switch the hearing aid on and check that it whistles when you cup it in your hands. This shows that the aid works.

If the hearing aid does not whistle:

• change the battery
• check that the earmould is not blocked with wax

If it still doesn't work after these checks, go to the audiology repair clinic.

At night

• Switch the hearing aid off
• Give the earmould a wipe and clean any wax stuck in the earmould
• Place in the hearing aid box so everyone knows where to find it

Weekly

On the same day each week change the battery. Record that this has been done so that everyone is aware.