Specsavers offers a private home hearing visit service in selected parts of the country and is starting to roll out free home hearing tests too.

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?

Our specialist teams test your hearing, chat to you about any hearing issues 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 in lots of different ways. Everyone’s hearing is different and it’s important to tailor your hearing aids so that they meet your needs perfectly. 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 hearing tests at home across the UK for those who are eligible.

Where are free home hearing tests currently available?

Free home hearing tests are available if you are eligible in the following areas:

  • Lincolnshire
  • South-East Scotland
  • 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 (available from early October 2024)
  • 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 (available from mid October 2024)
  • Norwich and surrounds, parts of Norfolk and Suffolk (available from early November 2024)
  • Leicestershire and Nothamptonshire (available from end of November 2024)

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 will 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’ll need to contact your GP for a referral. In some areas, you can book directly with your store (or home visits business if there is one in your area), but you’ll need a letter from your GP confirming eligibility.

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

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, we can offer an at-home service which costs £95 for people who live outside of the following areas and who aren't eligible for a free or NHS funded home service:

  • South-East Scotland
  • Greater Manchester East and parts of West Yorkshire
  • Fife, Clackmannanshire, Stirling and Falkirk
  • Coventry & parts of North Warwickshire
  • Bedfordshire and parts of Cambridgeshire 
  • Parts of West Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales 
  • Kent
  • Birmingham (Central, West, and South West), North Worcestershire and South Wolverhampton
  • South Yorkshire, and parts of East Riding of Yorkshire

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

Book your at-home hearing test

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

  • South-East Scotland
  • 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 (available from mid October 2024)
  • Norwich and surrounds, parts of Norfolk and Suffolk (available from early November 2024)
  • Leicestershire and Nothamptonshire (available from end of November 2024)

If you live in an area where NHS-funded home visits are available, you’ll need to contact your GP for a referral. In some areas, you can book directly with your store (or home visits business if there is one in your area), but you’ll need a letter from your GP confirming eligibility.

If you’re not eligible for our free home hearing test, then you can submit the form or call us free on 0800 023 2949.