HearMore with Cochlear

It’s a life changer. Now I’m the person I was all those years ago. It’s amazing that a piece of technology can do that. – Dave, from Wales

When hearing aids are no longer enough…
A hearing implant could make all the difference.

If hearing aids aren’t helping as much as they used to, it’s time you discovered hearing implants. They can make a noticeable difference to how you experience sound, so you can focus less on your hearing and more on enjoying the moment.

We help people with moderate to profound hearing loss on the path to an optimal hearing solution when hearing aids are no longer enough.

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Could this be you?

Cochlear implants can help people with severe to profound hearing loss, who do not receive enough benefit when using hearing aids.

Do you:

  • struggle to hear on the phone?
  • find conversations difficult in noisy environments?
  • struggle to find hearing aids powerful enough? Or given up using them?
  • withdraw from social situations?

If you answer yes to one or more of these questions, then a cochlear implant may be the next step. To find out if you are eligible for an assessment, ask your audiologist if a cochlear implant may help you.

If you suffer from single sided deafness or chronic ear infections, a Baha implant may be more suitable for you. Find out more here.

See how our Cochlear Implants are changing lives.

Dave and Margaret on their cochlear implant experiences

How hearing implants help

Cochlear implants may be a solution if your hearing aids are not helping you understand sounds and speech. They could help you regain your confidence with clearer hearing1 in social situations, enabling you to connect with friends and family.

Cochlear implants:

Make hearing clearer1,2, not just louder.

Give you access to most sounds you’re missing.

Improve hearing in noise.

Increase hearing satisfaction and improve quality of life 3,4.

Cochlear implants are fully funded on the NHS/HSE for those who are suitable.

How cochlear implants work

Cochlear implants are designed to bypass the damaged sensory hair cells inside the cochlea, delivering stimulation directly to the auditory nerve. For suitable candidates, this allows sounds to be heard more clearly than with a hearing aid.

Cochlear implant may provide access to sounds that previously you could no longer hear.

There are two primary components of the Cochlear™ Nucleus® System:

  1. The external sound processor
  2. The implant which is surgically placed beneath the skin, and attached to a row of electrodes that are inserted in the cochlea.

Self-assessed hearing performance % of people satisfied or very satisfied

Satisfaction with hearing performance5

Two hearing aids

9%

1 hearing aid + 1 cochlear implant

95%

Ability to understand conversation in a small group5

Two hearing aids

8%

1 hearing aid + 1 cochlear implant

79%

Ability to understand what is said on TV5

Two hearing aids

13%

1 hearing aid + 1 cochlear implant

76%

Steps to getting a hearing implant

Your journey to better hearing is worth every step. Learn more about the steps to getting a hearing implant.

  • Step 1: Talk to your audiologist or doctor

    Ask about the possibility of an implant. Your audiologist will be able to determine whether you or your loved one could benefit from an implantable hearing solution and refer you to a specialist clinic if necessary.

  • Step 2: Assessment

    The clinic will use their professional expertise to determine if an implant is right for you. If you or your loved one meet the criteria for an implant, the cost will be covered by the NHS.

  • Step 3: Surgery

    Hearing implant surgery is a well-established procedure that lasts only a couple of hours and is performed by a specialist Ear Nose and Throat surgeon.

  • Step 4: Fitting

    This is the moment you have been waiting for! Around four to six weeks after surgery, your audiologist will adjust the sound processor, and you or your loved one will begin to hear new sounds through the implant. With time and practice, you will gradually become more accustomed to and confident in this new way of hearing.

  • Step 5: Rehabilitation and Aftercare

    The team at your clinic have specialised training and expertise to help you or your loved one understand the new sounds. You will have a series of appointments over the first few months so your audiologist can make adjustments and fine tune the sound processor to help ensure you have the best hearing experience. You will have access to a wide range of tools and support so you can continue to practice at home.

Who are we?

We are Cochlear, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, providing more than 650,000 implantable devices spanning over 40 years.

Our HearMore Service is designed for people with moderate to profound hearing loss and their loved ones to find information and support them on their hearing journey. If you feel your hearing aids are no longer enough, reach out to us. To find out more about hearing implants register for more information.

We can help you to:

Learn about implantable hearing solutions available, to suit different levels of hearing loss.

Answer your questions. Our team of Cochlear hearing specialists are here to support you.

Connect with existing hearing implant recipients. We would be happy to put you in touch with a Cochlear volunteer who can discuss their personal experience.

Keep up to date with the latest news via email and receive invitations to interesting and informative events in your area.

Free Information Pack

Do you want to know more?

Discover our detailed guide on hearing, deafness and the different existing solutions.

Request a free info pack

Take a short quiz

Want to know if a cochlear implant may be a solution for you or your loved one? Take a short hearing quiz*

I have a problem hearing over the telephone.

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I have trouble following the conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time.

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I have trouble understanding things on TV.

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I have to strain to understand conversations.

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I have to worry about missing a telephone ring or doorbell.

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I have trouble hearing conversations in a noisy background such as a crowded room or restaurant.

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I get confused about where sounds come from.

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I misunderstand some words in a sentence and need to ask people to repeat themselves.

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I have trouble understanding the speech of women and children.

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I have trouble understanding the speaker in a large room such as a meeting or place of worship.

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Many people I talk to seem to mumble (or don't speak clearly).

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People get annoyed because I misunderstand what they say.

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I misunderstand what others are saying and make inappropriate responses.

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I avoid social activities because I cannot hear well and fear I will reply improperly.

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Family members and friends have told me they think I may have hearing loss.

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*Source: Koike, J.; Hurst, M.K.; and Wetmore, S. J. Correlation between the American Academy of Otolaryngology -Head and Neck Surgery five-minute hearing test and standard audiological data, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Survery, Volume 111 (5), pp. 625-632.

Connect with us

Concierge

Connect with a Cochlear hearing specialist

Connect with a Cochlear volunteer

After registering, you will be able to communicate with a Cochlear hearing specialist who can provide you with support.

You can also talk to one of our Cochlear volunteers. These are people that already have a Cochlear hearing implant and will gladly share their experiences with you.

REFERENCES

  1. Fitzpatrick EM, Leblanc S. Exploring the factors influencing discontinued hearing aid use in patients with unilateral cochlear implants. Trends in Amplification. 2010, 14; (4): 199–210
  2. Runge CL, Henion K, Tarima S, Beiter A, Zwolan TA. Clinical outcomes of the Cochlear™ Nucleus® 5 cochlear implant system and SmartSound™ 2 signal processing. J Am Acad Audiol. 2016, 27; (6): 425–440.
  3. Granço FS, Fernandes NF, Morettin M, Costa Filho OA, Bevilacqua MC. The relationship between the speech perception and the degree of satisfaction among adult users of cochlear implants. International archives of otorhinolaryngology. 2013 Apr;17(02):202-7.
  4. Olze H, Szczepek AJ, Haupt H, Förster U, Zirke N, Gräbel S, Mazurek B. Cochlear implantation has a positive influence on quality of life, tinnitus, and psychological comorbidity. The Laryngoscope. 2011 Oct;121(10):2220-7
  5. Clinical evaluation of the Cochlear Nucleus® CI532 cochlear implant in adults (CLTD5685). 2019, Jan. [Sponsored by Cochlear].

Please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always read the instructions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.
For further information, precaution and warnings, please consider to read instructions for use.
Views expressed are those of the individual. Consult your health professional to determine if you are a candidate for Cochlear technology.
The Cochlear Nucleus 8 Sound Processor is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. For compatibility information visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility
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