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We anxiously arrived at the Kingsbridge clinic for an appointment on the 10th of May to meet Steven hunter, after years of problems with my partners hearing aids and hearing loss, in this app Steven steered Simon towards a hearing aid. my partner Simon agreed too try the phonak hearing aids and had several hearing tests carried out by Steven, over a few weeks we noticed a big diffence in Simons hearing, Steven spent many appointments tweeking and working with Simon, we found the whole experience an patient care excellent Steven was brilliant right from the start very dedicated, this has been life changing for simon and me, simon is so happy with his new hearing aids , Simons hearing has improved so much, Simon can now ring me an chat, enjoys a social outlet with family and friends meetings and appointments and more, we both would like too thank Steven Hunter for everything you have made possible for us this has been life changing, Thankyou so much from Simon and Margurite

Was in with Steven today. Brilliant service and nothing was too much 👌

I attended Kingsbridge Audiology dept having hearing loss and tinnitus for some time. I had a thorough assessment after which l was given all the options and suggested treatments were carefully and fully explained.l have now had a personal and tailored course of treatments and the Audiologist Stephen Hunter, who has been very patient throughout, has helped me to manage my tinnitus and the hearing aids supplied have solved my hearing loss. I am very happy with the treatment I received.

I had been struggling for several years with my hearing slowly getting worse I had my hearing checked and nhs aids prescribed five years ago.
I found them not easy to wear as I also have hair loss and wear a wig and I wear glasses so there was a lot of ‘stuff’ behind my ears.
Once the pandemic came and masks were added to that I was even more uncomfortable. Consequently I didn’t use my hearing aids very often
Last year my hearing got worse and at one point my hearing went completely in one ear.
My GP checked and the cause was not wax so he referred me for ENT consult and I went privately due to NHS long waiting list.
Nothing very serious was found and but I was advised to consider a different type of hearing aid. At my request the consultant suggested I tried asking Stephen Hunter at Kingsbridge. I was informed he was the most knowledgeable and skilled in relation to hearing aids and should be able to help me with my specific needs in relation to getting aids that I could actually wear comfortablely.
I did a lot of research before the appointment as I didn’t want to be paying a large amount of money without having some idea of what to expect and what to compare with other providers.
My husband and I had our first appointment and after two hours I had bought two hearing aids.
Stephen was excellent, he did many more tests than I had ever had before all of which were explained to us in detail.
He then talked us through the options of hearing aids that would be suitable for my type of hearing loss, he then featured in my personal issue and desire not to have something behind my ear.
We got the choice down to a final one that would fit inside my ear.
We were told the cost and what that included.
The hearing aid came with an after care package that other providers did not offer and the suction support for two years free needs to be considered.
I did not feel pressured after the two hour appointment to buy the hearing aids , in fact I was extremely comfortable with the audiologist Stephen Hunter.
Stephen was indeed very knowledgeable and skilled but also very friendly and his ability to explain things without being patronising was greatly valued.
I bought the hearing aids and a mould was taken and a month later my hearing aids arrived.
Another hour and a half while Stephen tunes them in and I can hear again.
It is amazing to realise how much I have been missing. When we got home I was waiting for my husband to open the front door and I heard a bird sing, I can’ t remember how long it is since I have experienced that.
I have my appointment to see Stephen in three weeks time for him to see how I’m getting on but I know I can go back if I need to at any time
Price wise I think I paid approximately £200 more than on the high st but the after care and free suction is well worth that and I had more choice and my hearing aids were selected with my individual needs considered.
I can recommend Stephen Hunter and Kingsbridge without any hesitation.
Maureen Belfast

In November 2020 I got fed up about being told I was deaf by my work colleagues. I knew myself that I struggling to hear. I rang my doctor and was told I would have to wait up to 12 months before I could get an appointment with the ent clinic.. Done some research and rang Hillsborough independent clinic and arranged an appointment. They done a hearing test and and yes I had hearing loss in both ears. They suggested I had a mri scan at the ulster independent clinic in Belfast. Two weeks later I had scan. One week later the doctor from Hillsborough clinic rang me with results. Scan was clear. He gave me two options. One ring my own doctor. Two ring knights Bridge hospital in Belfast and make an appointment with Dr. Stephen Hunter. I took the second option and rang and had a appointment 2 weeks later. A second hearing test was done and was told afterwards I had lost 75% hearing in my left ear and 50% in my right ear. . It was devastating news. Dr. Hunter was brilliant. He explained everything to me and told me what the best hearing aid for my needs. A few weeks later I was back with Dr hunter to get my new hearing aid fitted. Also received a charging unit filters and a TV link. I don't know myself since. I can now hear 100% in my left ear and people don't notice I wear a hearing aid. There is not enough words to say how happy I am with level of service I have received from Dr hunter. Many thanks Stephen.

I attended the Hearing Clinic for micro-suction and this was carried out with care and without fuss. For me, however, the real plus of the appointment was the excellent advice Stephen gave me about using my hearing aid and the use of various techniques to improve my hearing experience. He also inspected my NHS hearing aid and showed me where to purchase spare parts and how to attach them to the unit. His pleasant, friendly attitude was greatly appreciated. I would thoroughly recommend.

Fantastic treatment from first appointment has made a massive difference to my dad's hearing.Stephen Hunter is a gentleman and treated my dad so well

We made contact with Kingsbridge following on-going problems with my mum's hearing - they have been exceptional!

June is 84 and had some aids supplied by a well known high street chemist and during CoVid lockdown she lived with me for 5 months. During that time it was obvious she had significant hearing problems despite her aids.

Attempts to resolve the issues with the original audiologist both in Belfast and Hertfordshire proved fruitless. However, a private audiologist in England suggested her hearing loss may have been misdiagnosed - immediately on return to Belfast I made an appointment with Stephen Hunter.

It soon became obvious that the aids originally supplied were neither adequate nor appropriate for her hearing loss. Stephen was communicative, kind, professional and helpful. Within two hours we had a definitive diagnosis and had agreed a treatment plan going forward. One month later we had the new aids fitted and June now can't believe how loudly people are talking, or that she can hear the fridge in the kitchen or even that she can hear her belly rumble!

Thanks to everyone at Kingsbridge for giving my mum her hearing back, her independence and a renewed vitality for life. Audiology like other healthcare sciences is a profession and vocation and Stephen is exceptional.

Top quality service!

Lynsey and the team were both highly professional and very friendly. Nothing was too much trouble and I felt that I was in very competent hands.

Would thoroughly recommend - thank you Kingsbridge!

A big thank you to Stephen Hunter of Kingsbridge Hearing Care for my wonderful new hearing aids. He tested my hearing and subsequently fitted me with tailor made, comfortable, discrete and highly efficient hearing aids. He was professional, extremely knowledgeable, patient and kind throughout the process. The result is my hearing is restored! For the first time in many years I can watch TV with out subtitles, I can chat to family and friends both in person and on the phone in comfort and I have regained my confidence in social situations. I don't know how I managed so long without them!

I was diagnosed with Menieres Disease approximately 10 years. This started with vertigo which progressively got worse. After medication & various procedures to try & ease the symptons and rapid hearing loss, I struggled to cope with a pair of High St hearing aids. The pandemic hit & my job which involves being on phone quite a lot, became a nightmare when I had to work from home.
Having a hearing impairment is so isolating and frustrating. I became withdrawn & didn’t want to initiate conversations because I knew the difficulty in trying to understand what was being said. My family were so supportive but still the stigma of hearing loss only relating to elderly people became all too real. It made me feel like a “freak”.
Then earlier this year, I got a recommendation to contact Stephen at Kingsbridge to see if he could help. From the moment I met Stephen, he made me feel at ease & I knew he was going to stop at nothing to help me. He did every test he could to understand what way my hearing was affected & explained everything step by step & what exactly was going on. Nothing was too much trouble.
I got a call 2 wks later to say my new hearing aid was ready. I got it fitted & I have to say it has been absolutely fantastic. I don’t have any hearing in my right ear, so Stephen advised I just needed one for my left ear. It has a surround effect, so I almost feel that I can hear in my right ear! An app is available to let you adjust the balances temporarily if you need to. My daughter plays piano & violin & that was one of the things that saddened me when I couldn’t hear her play. But now I can 🤗& even something simple like sitting in the garden listening to the birds singing - I’ve got it back!
I’m so so grateful to Stephen for helping me to get back to some normality again, my quality of life is amazing compared to what it was a couple of months ago. I’m due back for another check up in a couple of weeks time. It’s great to know that Stephen is there to give this standard of care & is only a phone call if I need help.
Keep up the good work Stephen 🤩

We cannot recommend Stephen Hunter highly enough.

My parents have both recently attended Stephen Hunter for hearing tests, fitting for hearing aids and in one case advice on tinnitus management.

Stephen Hunter inspired great confidence from the outset and put my parents completely at their ease. Nothing is rushed and he makes it clear that it is a partnership approach whereby his door is always open to make adjustments to hearing aids or give advice at any point.

My mother had 4 appointments over a period of several weeks with the hearing aids being adjusted as she became accustomed to them.

With Stephen's patient and encouraging approach my mother has adapted extremely quickly to her hearing aids and is again able to fully enjoy conversation and chat without straining to hear. It has been a transformative experience.

My Father has just had his first consultation with Stephen and will have his hearing aids fitted at his next appointment. We look forward to my Father experiencing the same great improvement in his hearing.

Today was my 3rd or 4th visit to Kingsbridge hearing care. On entering the building I have always been greeted by friendly and efficient receptionists. My treatment has been provided by Stephen Hunter. Stephen has always completed my treatment in a very dedicated, professional and excellent capacity. On each occasion Stephen has explained the procedure he has carried out and given me his professional assessment regarding my ear conditions, and will always advise what my course of action should be if the situation changes. His attention has been very much appreciated during this current Covid epidemic when the RVH was was effectively closed to me.

I had to attend Kingsbridge to have my hearing and hearing aids checked after ear surgery. Stephen went above and beyond what he had to do as I had been having some pain and a lot of discomfort. I found Stephen to be very polite, he listened to me and nothing was too much trouble. The whole experience was very professional and I would highly recommend Kingsbridge Hearing Care

A referral from an assistant at a urology clinic introduced my wife and me to Knightsbridge Hearing Care. We made an appointment to have my hearing checked. I had already been using hearing aids for about 10 years and my hearing was deteriorating with age. I am now 77years old. The audiologist was very helpful and courteous. He seemed to be "in no rush", taking time to explain each element of his examination and assessment. His assessment was very thorough. It included a test of each ear's response to the complete range of audio frequencies and volumes in a sound proof enclosure. It also included a test of what I could discern from the recorded speech of someone speaking over several different general noisy backgrounds. He then produced a graph of the response of each ear with frequency of sound source. He discussed these findings at length and how hearing devices might help. He was able to demonstrate the effect different devices might have on what i would hear. including direct linkage by Bluetooth between the hearing devices in the ear and the mobile phone and/or TV. Again he was courteous, and patient as he explained and demonstrated how the hearing devices would impact on my problem and sometimes frustration. At our request he then explained the price of the devices. and what this included, eg free consultations and servicing for 2 years. etc. He then invited us think about it for awhile if we wished before ordering. But we ordered the Hearing Devices and we have just had our first review after using them for a month. We were not disappointed. The review was very thorough and all questions were answered with patience. We enjoyed the discussion that ensued. This lasted for over an hour and it just seemed as though he enjoyed it too.

The service we received from Stephen @ Kingsbridge was nothing less than fantastic from first hearing appointment, fitting & follow up appointment. My dad is 85 and his new hearing aids have given him a new lease of life. Stephen was patient, informative and ensured my dad has full understanding of how to operate his aids.
I would highly recommend Stephen @ Kingsbridge. Many thanks for your help

I made an appointment with Stephen Hunter at Kingsbridge Hearing after reading several reviews online. I was not disappointed! I found Stephen to be very professional and helpful. I really struggle with hearing when there is background noise. Stephen was thorough, patient, pleasant and personable. He is truly knowledgeable about his products and technically efficient. He has a flair for trouble-shooting hearing aid problems including bluetooth connectivity and pairing. It is very comforting to know that I have a reputable company and a qualified person to provide any after care service. I would have no hesitation in recommending Stephen if you are looking for any advice or assistance regarding hearing loss.

Growing up I always had poor hearing, unfortunately genetic hearing loss runs in my family. My hearing really began to deteriorate in my twenties. At the age of 27 my hearing was really affecting me particularly in social situations and in my job working with children. A busy pub setting meant that I was becoming excluded from most of the conversations and engaging with people in work was becoming increasingly difficult. In 2020 I researched hearing aids thoroughly online and had a full hearing assessment. The hearing aids recommended to me were far out of my budget and I didn’t feel the audiologist was a good fit. After struggling for another couple of months I went to Stephen Hunter at Kingsbridge and felt very assured. He really understood the challenges of a young person with a hearing loss. He was passionate about the new hearing aid technology and how it links to your phone, iPad and laptop. The prices of the hearing aids were also very competitive. I have had my phonak hearing aids for 6 months now and my life has changed for the better, particularly my social life. I connect them with my digital technology and stream music and audio through them as I would wireless headphones, they are incorporated to suit my lifestyle. For anyone with a premature hearing loss and considering hearing aids I would highly recommend Stephen at Kingsbridge Hearing Care

My 74 year old mother went to Kingsbridge Hearing Care under recommendation from a top consultant who highly recommended them and Stephen Hunter to be the best in his field of expertise. She was not disappointed.

She was tested for her hearing loss and Stephen explained in great detail her options and helped her understand everything she needed to know re her hearing impairment and all the aftercare she will receive if she were to take up their services. So she did without hesitation!

She purchased her hearing aids and she invested in what she can only describe as a renewed quality of life. She can hear better now than she has in a long time. It takes a little time to get used to (which was explained to her) but She is so excited about her future now that she can hear so much better.

She is loving her hearing aids and all her Bluetooth extras. She is a 74 year old woman who has been able to manage this hi-tech stuff. (Thanks to Stephen taking the time explaining how to use the extras and setting it all up for her).

Honestly if you need the best assessment or hearing aids don’t hesitate and contact Kingsbridge and Stephen.