Hearing Test in Neath – 4-Frequency Hearing Screening

If you’re looking for a hearing test in Neath, our 4-frequency hearing screening provides a quick and convenient way to check how well you hear everyday sounds.

At The Health Dispensary on Windsor Road, we use modern Tympa Health technology to perform a simple automated hearing screening that assesses your hearing ability at several important sound frequencies. The test takes around 10 minutes and provides a clear indication of whether your hearing is within the expected range or whether further assessment may be helpful.

This quick hearing check is ideal if you’ve noticed muffled hearing, difficulty following conversations, or needing to increase the TV volume.

What Is a 4-Frequency Hearing Screening Test?

A 4-frequency hearing screening is a short automated hearing test that measures your ability to hear tones at four key frequencies used in everyday speech.

These frequencies are important because they help determine how clearly you can hear conversations and environmental sounds.

The test is:

• Quick – usually completed in around 10 minutes

• Comfortable – performed using headphones in a quiet setting

• Automated – providing consistent and reliable screening results

• Convenient – available locally at our Neath clinic

While this screening does not replace a full audiology assessment, it provides a useful early indication of possible hearing changes.

Who Should Consider a Hearing Test?

You may benefit from a hearing screening if you experience:

• Difficulty hearing conversations clearly

• Needing to increase the TV or radio volume

• Frequently asking people to repeat themselves

• A feeling of blocked or muffled hearing

• Concern from family members about your hearing

Because hearing changes often develop gradually, many people do not realise their hearing has declined. A simple hearing screening can help identify whether further checks may be helpful.

What Happens During the Hearing Screening?

Your appointment usually takes around 10 minutes.

First, we place comfortable headphones over your ears. You will then hear a series of tones at different pitches. Each time you hear a sound, you simply indicate that you heard it.

The system automatically records your responses and produces a clear result showing whether your hearing falls within the expected range.

After the test, we explain the results and advise whether any further ear health checks or treatment may be useful.

Optional Ear Health Add-On Services

Sometimes hearing changes are caused by ear wax build-up or ear health issues rather than hearing loss.

If needed, we can offer additional ear care services using the Tympa Health system.

Optional add-on services include:

• Microsuction ear wax removal

• Video ear examination (otoscopy) using Tympa camera technology

• Ear health check to assess the ear canal and eardrum

These services can often be carried out during the same visit if required.

Why Choose The Health Dispensary?

Patients choose our clinic for hearing and ear care because we offer:

• Quick 10-minute hearing screening

• Modern Tympa Health ear technology

• Convenient clinic location in Neath just off the A465 (Heads of the valley Road)

• Friendly, experienced healthcare professionals

• Access to ear wax removal and ear health examinations if needed

Our aim is to provide simple, accessible hearing checks so you can understand your ear health and take action if needed.

Serving Neath and Surrounding Areas

Our hearing test clinic supports patients from Neath, Briton Ferry, Skewen, Port Talbot, Swansea and Bridgend, as well as the wider South Wales area.

The clinic is located at The Health Dispensary, Windsor Road, Neath, within easy reach of the town centre and local transport links.