Here’s the part that tripped me up. This isn’t just an opticians. Specsavers on Sincil Street also has an audiology clinic. Yes, really. It’s like a Swiss Army knife of sensory health. I wandered into the back bit by accident – well, I was looking for the loo – and saw a woman having her hearing checked. She looked completely relaxed.
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Discover Dorchester
Let me tell you, if you’ve been saying “Pardon?” a lot at your Gran, or if your partner keeps accusing you of “selective hearing” (the cheek!), this is your spot. The audiologists are patient. They don’t shout test words at you like a drill sergeant. It’s more like a gentle game of “Did I say ‘blue’ or ‘clue’?” with a soundproof booth.
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They have these tiny, near-invisible hearing aids now. Honestly, some are so small you could lose one in a bag of crisps. But they work like magic. I watched a gentleman’s face light up when he could suddenly hear the assistant’s actual voice, not a muffled mumble. It was genuinely lovely. They even give you a demo in a quiet room – which, for a busy city centre spot, is a minor miracle.
You can book a free hearing check, by the way. No strings attached. It’s just a “let’s see what’s going on in there” kind of vibe. And they clean your ear wax? Yes. With a tiny vacuum thing. It’s weirdly satisfying to watch, but don’t be creepy about it like I was.
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