The NHS ones are pretty basic and you need to change the batteries very
often according to friends of mine. If you want proper digitally tailored
ones than the price is almost anything you can think of. Like you i don't
know why, as the tech is not new and in my view its another thing like
glasses frames disability aids etc, that cost twice as much plus what you
can get away with, using the small market excuse for the profit made.

Brian

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Gentlemen,

An old pal of mine, about 75yrs old, ex-serviceman, lovely, lovely bloke;
do anything for anyone needs a new hearing aid. I decided he did because
the one he's been wearing for ***years*** is pretty hopeless. It's the
type that look like you have a grey slug perched on top of your ear. Not
a good look. I've been given to understand the latest digital ones leave
this old piece of junk in the dirt by comparison. However, he's been
quoted 3k for one - and I can't see how the hell that can possibly be
justified. I thought they were free after a certain age on the NHS,
anyway.
Can some kind soul give me a steer to assist my mate? He does so much for
children's charities he really does not deserve to be ripped off in such
a callous manner.
TIA.




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