Specsavers is starting to roll out free home hearing tests. If you, or someone you know, are unable to leave home unaccompanied due to a physical or mental illness or disability, we could come to you.

If you live in an area where the service is available, a Specsavers audiologist can come and visit you to carry out a thorough, professional hearing test in the comfort of your own home using the latest computerised equipment.

What happens in a hearing test at home?

During your at home hearing test, our specialist teams test your hearing, talk you through any hearing issues or questions you have and generally put your mind at ease.

If you do need a hearing aid, they can fit them for you and adjust them to perfectly fit your ear. Everyone’s hearing is different and it’s important to tailor your hearing aids so that they meet your needs perfectly. Our qualified audiologists have a wealth of experience and will always recommend what's right for you. 

Our great value digital hearing aids start from £495, and our rechargeable range starts from £995. You’ll have access to our aftercare package to make sure you’re fully supported on your journey with us, including a four-year warranty, a 100-day money-back guarantee*, Remote Assistance and more.

*From the date of fitting

​If you’re worried about hearing loss, you can find out more about how hearing loss might affect you or someone close to you here on our understanding hearing loss​ page.

Information and eligibility

We're in the process of rolling out free home hearing tests across the UK for those who are eligible.

Where are free home hearing tests currently available?

You may be entitled to a free home hearing test if you are eligible in the following areas:

  • Lincolnshire
  • Edinburgh, Lothian, Lanarkshire and the Scottish Borders
  • Greater Manchester East and parts of West Yorkshire
  • Fife, Clackmannanshire, Stirling and Falkirk
  • Coventry and parts of North Warwickshire
  • Bedfordshire and parts of Cambridgeshire
  • Parts of West Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales 
  • Kent 
  • Yorkshire
  • Birmingham (Central, West, and South West), North Worcestershire and South Wolverhampton
  • South Yorkshire, and parts of East Riding of Yorkshire
  • Central Manchester, Greater Manchester South and West, Altrincham, Knutsford and surrounds
  • Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn and their surrounds 
  • Parts of Warwickshire, Worcester and surrounds, North Oxfordshire
  • Merseyside and parts of Cheshire 
  • Newcastle upon Tyne and Northumberland
  • Norwich and surrounds, parts of Norfolk and Suffolk
  • Leicestershire and Northamptonshire
  • Cornwall and parts of Devon
  • Derbyshire (Available from early May 2025)
  • Nottinghamshire (Available from early May 2025)
  • Staffordshire (Available from early May 2025)
  • Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, and parts of Breconshire and Carmarthenshire (Available from early June 2025)

How do I know if I’m eligible for a free home hearing test?

  • You or a loved one might have a condition that stops you from leaving your home unaccompanied due to poor health.
  • You are living with a diagnosed mental health condition that prevents you from leaving your home without the assistance of another person.
  • You may be housebound or bedbound due to a physical disability.
  • If you live in an area where NHS-funded home hearing visits are available, your GP may need to confirm you are registered as housebound and a formal GP referral may be required.

NHS-Funded home visits

In some areas, we offer an NHS-funded home hearing service.

This includes an NHS-funded hearing test, new hearing aids, and aftercare for up to three years. These visits are subject to meeting the local eligibility criteria.

If you live in an area where NHS-funded home visits are available, you may need to contact your GP for a referral to Specsavers, however in some areas you can book directly with your local home visits team without the need for a referral. Give us a call on 0800 023 2894 to find out more.

What if I'm not eligible for a free or NHS-funded home hearing test, or you don't currently service my area?

In selected parts of the country, our stores can offer an at-home hearing test service for people who live outside of the listed areas:

  • Lincolnshire
  • Edinburgh, Lothian, Lanarkshire and the Scottish Borders
  • Greater Manchester East and parts of West Yorkshire
  • Fife, Clackmannanshire, Stirling and Falkirk
  • Coventry and parts of North Warwickshire
  • Bedfordshire and parts of Cambridgeshire
  • Parts of West Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales 
  • Kent
  • Yorkshire
  • Birmingham (Central, West, and South West), North Worcestershire and South Wolverhampton
  • South Yorkshire, and parts of East Riding of Yorkshire
  • Central Manchester, Greater Manchester South and West, Altrincham, Knutsford and surrounds
  • Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn and their surrounds
  • Parts of Warwickshire, Worcester and surrounds
  • North Oxfordshire
  • Merseyside and parts of Cheshire
  • Newcastle upon Tyne and Northumberland
  • Norwich and surrounds, parts of Norfolk and Suffolk
  • Leicestershire and Northamptonshire 
  • Cornwall and parts of Devon
  • Derbyshire (Available from early May 2025)
  • Nottinghamshire (Available from early May 2025)
  • Staffordshire (Available from early May 2025)
  • Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, and parts of Breconshire and Carmarthenshire (Available from early June 2025)

Please contact your local store to find out if this covers your area.

Book your at-home hearing test

For a free at-home hearing test, call 0800 089 0887* if you live in one of the following areas:

  • Lincolnshire
  • Edinburgh, Lothian, Lanarkshire and the Scottish Borders
  • Greater Manchester East and parts of West Yorkshire
  • Fife, Clackmannanshire, Stirling and Falkirk
  • Coventry and parts of North Warwickshire
  • Bedfordshire and parts of Cambridgeshire
  • Parts of West Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales 
  • Kent 
  • Yorkshire
  • Birmingham (Central, West, and South West), North Worcestershire and South Wolverhampton
  • South Yorkshire, and parts of East Riding of Yorkshire
  • Central Manchester, Greater Manchester South and West, Altrincham, Knutsford and surrounds
  • Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn and their surrounds 
  • Parts of Warwickshire, Worcester and surrounds, North Oxfordshire
  • Merseyside and parts of Cheshire 
  • Newcastle upon Tyne and Northumberland
  • Norwich and surrounds, parts of Norfolk and Suffolk
  • Leicestershire and Northamptonshire
  • Cornwall and parts of Devon
  • Derbyshire (Available from early May 2025)
  • Nottinghamshire (Available from early May 2025)
  • Staffordshire (Available from early May 2025)
  • Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, and parts of Breconshire and Carmarthenshire (Available from early June 2025)