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On 10/10/2013 20:10, Michael Chare wrote:
On 10/10/2013 19:25, Dave Liquorice wrote:
On Thu, 10 Oct 2013 18:46:37 +0100, Stephen wrote:

DOn't bother with Ebay.


+1

Get your relative down to the GP and ask for a referral to Audiology
and/or ENT.


The biggest hurdle will be getting elderly relative to admit that
they *may* have a problem and that *perhaps* a visit to the GP and
referral would be a good thing to do.


The problem is mobility. My relative is in a nursing home. Logically I
ought to be able to persuade her GP to make the necessary referral, but
am I likely to be able to get an Audiology specialist to make a visit?
Can they take whatever equipment they need with them?


Phone them and ask. Usually the hospital should arrange transport if
needed. It really should not be that difficult.


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Peter Crosland