Hearing Tests · Brentwood, Ongar Road
Free Hearing Test in Brentwood
A free, no-obligation full hour-long diagnostic hearing test at our Brentwood clinic on Ongar Road — performed by a HCPC-registered audiologist. The complete clinical picture, with no charge and no pressure. This is the best free hearing test you'll find anywhere in Essex.
Caring for Brentwood's hearing since 1997 — formerly known as County Hearing Care, now VIP Hearing Solutions. Nearly 30 years serving Brentwood, Hutton, Shenfield, Ingatestone, Warley and the wider Essex community.
Clinic address, parking & train- FREE full hour-long diagnostic
- No obligation · no sales pressure
- Same-day results & tailored plan
- 30 minutes free parking at Sainsbury's
Brentwood-exclusive
A Genuinely Free, Full Hour-Long Diagnostic Hearing Test
Our most-asked-about offer in Essex. The complete clinical picture — not a quick screening — at no charge and with no obligation to buy anything afterwards.
Your Free Full Hearing Test
A complete hour-long diagnostic appointment — entirely free, entirely without obligation.
- Detailed case history & lifestyle review
- Full pure-tone audiogram (air & bone conduction)
- Otoscopic ear examination — ENT-grade microscope where needed
- A clear results discussion in plain English
- A tailored plan — and any ENT referral included, free
Where clinically indicated, additional tests — tympanometry, acoustic reflex and speech testing (£120) — are available, quoted on top.
Our Brentwood Heritage
Nearly 30 Years Of Hearing Care For Brentwood
Our Brentwood clinic has cared for this community's hearing since 1997 — for nearly three decades — formerly as County Hearing Care, now as VIP Hearing Solutions. The name on the door has changed; the unhurried, independent, expert care has not.
Three generations of Brentwood families have come to us for hearing tests, hearing aids and microsuction. The continuity matters: when you walk in for your hearing test, you walk into a clinic that has built its reputation slowly, patient by patient, over the better part of three decades.
What you can expect
A Proper Clinical Standard — The Same As Any Paid Test
The fact that the test is free changes nothing about how we do it. Same unhurried hour, same calibrated equipment, same HCPC-registered audiologist, same complete clinical picture.
- HCPC-registered audiologistMo Khan, Nick Clive or Tim Johnson — fully credentialed, regulated clinicians.
- Ear-canal & eardrum examinationCareful otoscopy — and our ENT-grade clinical microscope where helpful.
- Calibrated audiometric testingPure-tone audiometry (air and bone conduction) on equipment calibrated to clinical standards. Where clinically indicated, we can also carry out tympanometry, acoustic reflex and speech testing (charged separately).
- Plain-English resultsYour audiogram explained the way you'd want it explained — no jargon.
- Onward referrals if neededENT referral written directly to your GP if anything warrants further investigation — included in your free appointment, at no charge.
- Genuinely no obligationIf the test shows your hearing is fine, we'll say so. If hearing aids would help, we'll explain why — but the decision is entirely yours, then and afterwards.
Your appointment, step by step
What Happens On The Day
A clear, unhurried sequence at our Ongar Road clinic — from arrival to a written plan in hand, in roughly an hour.
- Welcome & case historyYour audiologist takes you through your hearing concerns, daily listening world, medical and family history, and any tinnitus, dizziness or ear-related symptoms.
- Ear-health examinationOtoscopy on each ear — careful look at canal and eardrum — using our clinical microscope where a closer view is helpful.
- Hearing testA complete pure-tone audiogram (air and bone conduction). Where clinically indicated, your audiologist may also carry out additional tests such as tympanometry or acoustic reflex testing.
- Results & clear explanationYour results are talked through in plain English — no jargon. You see exactly where your hearing sits.
- Your personalised planIf everything is normal, we say so honestly. If hearing aids would help, we'll talk through your options. If an ENT referral is needed, we'll write it for you — included in your free appointment.
Your Brentwood audiology team
If You Visit Our Brentwood Clinic, You May See One Of Our Audiologists Below
Every appointment at our Ongar Road clinic is with a named, HCPC-registered audiologist. Mo Khan, our Deputy Chief of Audiology, 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 who has practised for the best part of a decade in the Harley Street medical district. Known for thorough assessments and unhurried, patient-first care.
- HCPC HAD03074
- MSHAA
- BSc (Hons)
- MSc
Nick Clive
Chief of Audiology
Practising since 1999, including 16+ years as Chief of Audiology on Harley Street. Specialises in complex hearing cases, invisible fittings, tinnitus and microsuction.
- HCPC HAD00170
- RHAD
- RCCP
- MSHAA
Tim Johnson
Audiologist
MSc Audiological Science (UCL); came to audiology from a sound-engineering background. Specialises in adult hearing-loss diagnostics, tinnitus, microsuction and custom protection.
- 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. Best by car — there's 30 minutes free parking at Sainsbury's William Hunter Way, or paid parking at the William Hunter Way car park. By train: Brentwood (Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia) is roughly a 10-minute walk or short bus.
VIP Hearing Solutions — Brentwood
41 Ongar RoadBrentwood, Essex CM15 9AU- Opening hoursMon–Fri 9am–5pm. Same-day appointments where possible.
- By car & free parking30 minutes FREE at Sainsbury's William Hunter Way; paid parking at the William Hunter Way car park.
- By trainBrentwood station (Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia) — ~10 min walk or short bus.
- Areas we look afterBrentwood, Hutton, Shenfield, Ingatestone, Warley, Billericay, Ongar, Chelmsford, Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster, Dagenham and the wider South Essex.
Frequently asked questions
Brentwood Free Hearing Test — Your Questions Answered
Is the free hearing test really free?
Yes — entirely. There is no fee, no obligation to book anything else, and no sales pressure during or after the appointment. The test is genuinely free because we've been part of the Brentwood community for nearly 30 years and we want everyone in the area to be able to find out exactly where their hearing stands without a financial barrier.
What does the free hearing test include?
Discussion of your hearing history, an otoscopic ear health check, a full set of pure-tone audiometry tests, an eardrum examination, a clear explanation of your audiogram and personalised no-pressure recommendations.
How long does a hearing test take?
Allow around an hour for your appointment.
Will I get my results the same day?
Yes. Your audiologist explains your results during the appointment and gives you personalised recommendations the same day.
Do I need a GP referral for a hearing test?
No. Book directly as a private patient. If we find anything during the appointment that warrants ENT input we refer you on directly.
Will you try to sell me hearing aids?
No. We don't work for manufacturers, we work for you. If your test shows that hearing aids would genuinely help, we'll explain why and walk you through the options across all seven leading brands. If hearing aids wouldn't help, we'll tell you that too. Many of our Brentwood patients come in for a free hearing test, get an honest answer that their hearing is fine, and leave — and that's exactly how it should work.
What if you find wax during my appointment?
We'll discuss it. Wax blocking the canal can affect both the test and your day-to-day hearing, so we'll usually recommend microsuction ear wax removal (£70 at our Brentwood clinic) — then either test you the same day if time allows, or rebook you for free.
I have tinnitus — can the hearing test help?
Yes. A full hearing test is the first step in understanding tinnitus. For dedicated tinnitus management see our Brentwood tinnitus clinic — £100, including hearing test.
How do I know if I need a hearing test?
Common signs: asking people to repeat themselves, struggling in noisy environments, TV volume too low for others, ringing in the ears, or family noticing your hearing before you do.
What if my hearing test shows I need hearing aids?
Hearing aids at VIP start from £3,295 per pair for premium devices, and include a free, no-obligation 30-day home trial plus a VIP Clinical Care aftercare package (2-, 3- or 5-year options). See hearing aids in Brentwood.
Can my private medical insurance cover the hearing test?
Yes — the major UK insurers generally cover diagnostic audiology testing on the back of an ENT referral. Insurance does not cover hearing aids themselves.
Is this the same clinic as County Hearing Care?
Yes — it's the same Brentwood clinic, now operating under VIP Hearing Solutions. We've cared for Brentwood's hearing since 1997, formerly as County Hearing Care, now as VIP. The local team, the unhurried approach and the long-term patient relationships have stayed the same. See our County Hearing Care transition page.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
We aim to offer a same-day appointment where possible — and where not, within the same week. Call 01277 264938 or email brentwood@viphearingsolutions.co.uk.
In our patients' words
What Our Brentwood Patients Say
Live Google reviews from VIP Hearing Solutions patients — many spanning the County Hearing Care years.
Book your free Brentwood hearing test
Find Out Exactly Where Your Hearing Stands — At No Charge
Full hour-long diagnostic · no obligation · same-day appointments where possible. Caring for Brentwood's hearing since 1997.
VIP Hearing Solutions · 41 Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 9AU · Mon–Fri 9am–5pm