Hearing test report in the UK

Small local chain. I have an NHS one which is great . Private Was slightly different so was interested in comparing and keeping for my records. Was just surprised as I was under the impression that I can have a copy as they are my results etc

Maybe @Um_bongo can give us some insight, but I am not surprised that they will charge, after all, they did spend time with you and use their equipment.
Are you planning on getting hearing aids from them?

100% you can request a copy of your report. You can request this from your GP or next time you go to your NHS provider. This should be free of charge.

No we don’t have Costco here as such. Only as a supermarket for buying items in bulk.

Even a private company… Or do you mean get the NHS to request a copy?

You should be able to get this directly from them? Did you pay to have an assessment with them?

Edit: Reading above, I think it’s NHS? If so, yes, they should send to your GP if you provided the details or was referred to them by your GP so I would contact your GP if this is the case.

You can get it for a nominal processing fee - £10-20 under GDPR.

I’m not sure whether they indicated to you that this is how they worked when you went in. We menu price on the wall: £40 for a test, but don’t charge extra for a print-out. We also deduct that fee from a subsequent purchase, so the test is nominally ‘free’ if you go ahead.

We do get people wafting in saying ‘Specsavers do a free test’ etc, but if you’re sitting down with us and benefitting from our clinic and specialist time; you’re going to have to consider that there’s a cost.

So I guess ‘caveat emptor’ is the order of the day when you book/walk-in somewhere and expect to see a professional.

Thanks. I originally called for some advice. Manager was going to call. Never did, just had a call saying come in for a free test. Was never explained about the cost. Reception has told me a hard copy is £100.

Never ever been charged for a hearing test, or indeed a copy of my “Audiogram”… I probably have been billed indirectly through? After a new test, I always ask for a copy, whether that’s the NHS, or my private A.uD at Boot’s, in fact my Private A.uD has got into the habit, of handing me both my previous & current Audiograms without prompting, for comparison purposes…I think, £100 for a copy, is a bit OTT, and I would be inclined to steer well clear of that A.uD, £40 from @Um_bongo seems fairly reasonable, for a no sale Audiogram… Cheers Kev

I have been to many independent and big name audiologists in UK and never been charged for a copy of my audiogram. Sometimes a copy, sometimes photographing screen. Were you just wanting an audiogram or something more comprehensive?

I am in process of getting a cochlear implant on NHS and been through 8 or 9 prepatory visits for tests and assessments over the past year. I have been sent a report after every visit.

How extensive was the testing and how long did it take?
Here in NZ I got a free test about 10 years ago where the audiologist checked my hearing levels across a small range of frequencies while I sat in a chair next to him (no offer of a soundproof booth). This took about 15 minutes
Now when I go to my audiologist I get a frequency range test, a word recognition test, a words in noise test and some physical checks on my ears & eardrums. This costs the equivalent of GBP 85 and he sends me a copy of the results, including the audiogram, at no extra cost. This takes about 45 to 60 minutes.

Wasn’t Leightons was it?