Hearing Aids · Brentwood, Ongar Road
Hearing Aids in Brentwood
Bespoke hearing aid fittings from all seven leading manufacturers at our Ongar Road clinic — Phonak, Starkey, Oticon, Widex, ReSound, Unitron and Signia. Premium devices from £3,295 per pair, with a free 30-day home trial and a VIP Clinical Care aftercare plan.
Caring for Brentwood's hearing since 1997 — formerly known as County Hearing Care. Independent, manufacturer-neutral advice from a HCPC-registered team.
Clinic address, parking & train- From £3,295 per pair (premium tier)
- Free 30-day home trial on every fitting
- Free hearing test included (Brentwood only)
- VIP Clinical Care 2/3/5-year aftercare
Independent hearing aids in Brentwood
Bespoke Fittings From All Seven Leading Brands
A hearing aid is a sophisticated piece of medical technology — and the right one depends entirely on you. So we fit from the whole market.
At our Brentwood clinic — formerly known as County Hearing Care, caring for this community since 1997 — we offer the complete range of premium hearing aids from Phonak, Starkey, Oticon, Widex, ReSound, Unitron and Signia. Because we're genuinely independent, our recommendation is based on which device best suits your hearing profile, your listening world and your budget.
Every fitting at our Ongar Road clinic begins with our free Brentwood hearing test, includes a bespoke tuning process and a free 30-day home trial, and is followed by a VIP Clinical Care aftercare package — Core (2 years), Gold (3 years) or Diamond (5 years).
The full market
Every Leading Brand — Truly Independent Advice
We fit from all seven leading manufacturers. Each excels in something different.
Transparent pricing
Premium Hearing Aids — From £3,295 Per Pair
Our headline price is for the premium tier — the most capable devices, with AI-powered noise reduction and 360° adaptive directionality. Essential and Advanced tiers are available at lower price points.
Premium Hearing Aids — Bespoke Fitting
The complete service at our Brentwood clinic — a personalised fitting from the brand and tier that best suits your hearing, a free 30-day home trial, and VIP Clinical Care aftercare.
- Our free Brentwood hearing test as the starting diagnostic
- Bespoke tuning to your real listening environments
- Free 30-day home trial — wear them in real life
- VIP Clinical Care aftercare plan included (2-, 3- or 5-year)
- HCPC-registered audiologist every appointment
Hearing aid technology
Three Levels, One Promise
Whether your day is quiet and familiar or busy and full of voices, there's a level of technology designed to match the way you live.
Clear & reliable
Confident everywhere
Effortless, natural
The closest experience to natural hearing — every environment, automatically.
Your Listening World — See Which Tier Matches Your Life
Every scenario rated across the three technology levels.
| Listening scenario | Essential | Advanced | Recommended Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
Crowded venues & parties Weddings, pubs, busy events | — | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Busy restaurants Background music, chatter | — | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Group conversations Family dinners, gatherings | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Car journeys Passengers over engine hum | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Outdoors & wind Parks, gardening, walks | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Television Dialogue at comfortable volume | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Phone & video calls Mobile, landline, FaceTime | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Quiet conversation at home Relaxed one-to-one chats | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Every level handles quiet moments well. But life's best moments happen in restaurants, at celebrations, and surrounded by the people you love. Premium ensures you never have to work to hear — the technology does it for you.
VIP Clinical Care
Expert Care, Built Around You
Every hearing aid we fit comes with VIP Clinical Care — an annual comprehensive review and a mid-year check-up, every year of your plan.
Aftercare
Expert Care Built Around You
As an independent clinic, we're not tied to any single manufacturer — we have the freedom to select the best hearing aid for your needs from the entire market. Every patient who walks through our doors receives a personalised care journey, shaped by your unique hearing profile, lifestyle, and goals.
Clinical Care
- Comprehensive hearing assessment
- Full ear health examination
- Professional hearing aid servicing & cleaning
- Sound retuning & optimisation as needed
- Ear health check
- Hearing aid servicing & deep clean
- Fine-tuning adjustments
Choose Your Aftercare Duration
VIP Core (2 years) · VIP Gold (3 years) · VIP Diamond (5 years).
2 years inclusive
3 years inclusive
5 years inclusive
*Subject to fair usage.
Your Brentwood audiology team
If You Visit Our Brentwood Clinic, You May See One Of Our Audiologists Below
Every hearing-aid fitting at our Ongar Road clinic is with a named, HCPC-registered audiologist. Mo Khan is most often the clinician you'll see at Brentwood day-to-day.
Mo Khan
Deputy Chief of Audiology
A HCPC-registered hearing aid dispenser, practising for the best part of a decade in the Harley Street medical district. Calm, considered hearing aid fittings.
- HCPC HAD03074
- MSHAA
- BSc (Hons)
- MSc
Nick Clive
Chief of Audiology
Practising since 1999, 16+ years on Harley Street. Specialism: complex fittings, invisible/custom hearing aids (Lyric, IIC).
- HCPC HAD00170
- RHAD
- RCCP
- MSHAA
Tim Johnson
Audiologist
MSc Audiological Science (UCL); sound-engineering background. Particularly skilled at fine-tuning hearing aids for music and complex environments.
- HCPC HAD004892
- BSc (Hons)
- MSc
Visit our Brentwood clinic
41 Ongar Road, CM15 — Free Parking Nearby
Our Brentwood clinic sits on Ongar Road, a short walk from Brentwood town centre.
VIP Hearing Solutions — Brentwood
41 Ongar RoadBrentwood, Essex CM15 9AU- Opening hoursMon–Fri 9am–5pm.
- By car & free parking30 min FREE at Sainsbury's William Hunter Way.
- By trainBrentwood (Elizabeth line) ~10 min walk.
- Areas we look afterBrentwood, Hutton, Shenfield, Ingatestone, Warley, Billericay, Ongar, Chelmsford, Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster.
Frequently asked questions
Brentwood Hearing Aids — Your Questions Answered
How are private hearing aids different from NHS hearing aids?
Both private and NHS hearing aids can be excellent — but they're optimised for different things. NHS hearing aids are typically behind-the-ear devices from a small, standardised range, fitted with limited appointment time. Private hearing aids give you the full range from all seven leading manufacturers, in every form factor, with bespoke tuning and a long-term VIP Clinical Care relationship. For a fuller comparison, see our NHS vs private hearing aids guide.
How much do private hearing aids cost at VIP Brentwood?
Premium hearing aids start at £3,295 per pair. That includes a bespoke fitting from any of the seven leading brands, a free 30-day home trial, and VIP Clinical Care aftercare (2-, 3- or 5-year). Essential and Advanced tier devices are available at lower price points.
What's the difference between Essential, Advanced and Premium hearing aids?
The chassis is similar; the difference is processing power. Essential handles quiet rooms beautifully. Advanced copes with moderate background noise. Premium is class-leading in noisy environments thanks to the latest AI noise-reduction processing.
Is the hearing test really free at Brentwood?
Yes — entirely. Our Brentwood clinic offers a free, no-obligation full hour-long diagnostic hearing test as the starting point for any hearing aid conversation. It's Brentwood-exclusive — our London and Eastcote clinics charge for a full diagnostic.
Why is the 30-day home trial free?
Because a hearing aid that works beautifully in a quiet consulting room can feel completely different in your real life. The trial is free because we want you to be entirely certain before you commit.
Which brand is best?
There is no single "best" brand — only the best brand for you. Phonak excels at speech-in-noise, Starkey at AI noise reduction, Oticon at brain-friendly hearing, Widex at musical naturalness, ReSound at connectivity, Unitron at tailored fitting, Signia at own-voice processing.
Which hearing aid is best for noisy environments?
Premium-tier devices from Phonak (Audéo Sphere Infinio) and Starkey (Edge AI 24) both use real-time AI noise reduction. Oticon Intent gives the brain a fuller scene to work with.
How long do hearing aids last?
A good pair of premium hearing aids typically lasts 5–7 years before the technology is meaningfully overtaken.
Are rechargeable hearing aids better than battery-powered?
For most patients, yes. Modern lithium-ion rechargeable hearing aids run for a full day on a single charge and recharge overnight.
What does VIP Clinical Care actually include?
Each year of your plan you get a Comprehensive Annual Review (full hearing assessment, ear-health check, hearing aid service and retuning) and a Mid-Year Check-Up (ear health, deep clean and fine-tuning). Postal repairs and loan hearing aids during repairs are always included.
Can hearing aids help with tinnitus?
Often, yes. Many people experience tinnitus because of an underlying high-frequency hearing loss, and well-fitted hearing aids restore the missing input. Most modern hearing aids also include built-in tinnitus sound therapy.
Can private medical insurance cover hearing aids?
No — UK private medical insurers cover consultations and diagnostic audiology testing, but they do not cover hearing aids themselves.
Do you fit invisible or completely-in-canal hearing aids?
Yes. We fit invisible (IIC), completely-in-canal (CIC) and Phonak Lyric (extended-wear) hearing aids.
Is this the same clinic as County Hearing Care?
Yes — same Brentwood clinic, formerly known as County Hearing Care, now operating as VIP Hearing Solutions. We've cared for Brentwood's hearing since 1997. The local team, the unhurried approach and the long-term patient relationships have stayed the same.
In our patients' words
What Our Brentwood Patients Say
Live Google reviews from VIP Hearing Solutions patients — many spanning the County Hearing Care years.
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Bespoke Hearing Aids On Ongar Road
From £3,295/pair · free 30-day home trial · free hearing test · VIP Clinical Care aftercare.
VIP Hearing Solutions · 41 Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 9AU · Mon–Fri 9am–5pm