Independent hearing care, focused entirely on you.
Independent hearing care, focused on you.
Blackdown Hearing provides expert private hearing care across Taunton and Somerset, backed by over 20 years of clinical experience and five-star rated by our clients.
Experience unrushed hearing tests, the latest hearing aid technology and personalised care from your local audiologist.
Experience unrushed hearing tests and the latest hearing aids from your local audiologist across Taunton & Somerset, with 20+ years’ experience and five-star client reviews.
A personal welcome from your audiologist
“As an independent audiologist, I founded Blackdown Hearing to offer local hearing care that’s relaxed, honest and personal. I’m proud to have built a reputation across Somerset for exceptional service and person-centred care, and I’d be delighted to welcome you to our hearing clinic near Taunton.”
Your journey to better hearing
Clear prices and honest advice, from your first appointment onwards.
Book online
Any time, or by phone
Hearing test, £45
No obligation to buy
Impartial advice
Not tied to any brand
60 days to decide
Money-back guarantee
Aftercare included
For 3, 4 or 5 years
Choose a hearing aid plan and we take the £45 off the price.
"From my initial enquiry through the hearing test to the hearing aid fitting, Blackdown Hearing was excellent. The understanding of personal needs and subsequent diagnosis was exemplary in professionalism. I have been waiting for over 10 years to find an audiologist with this level of expertise and care."
Joshua, Taunton. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Independent advice and personal care, wherever you are in your hearing journey.
Hearing tests
A clearer picture of your hearing
Our private hearing tests take place in a calm, sound-treated booth at our Taunton clinic, using the latest diagnostic equipment. We’ll take time to understand the difficulties you’ve noticed.
Your audiologist will check your ears, assess your hearing and explain the results clearly. If hearing aids could help, we’ll explain how and guide you through your options.
Private hearing tests in a calm, sound-treated booth at our Taunton clinic, using modern diagnostic equipment, with time to discuss your concerns.
Your audiologist will check your ears, assess your hearing and explain the results clearly. If hearing aids could help, we’ll guide you through your options.
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Hearing aids
Hearing aids chosen around you
Today’s hearing aids combine advanced technology with discreet designs and comfortable styles. They can help you follow conversations and enjoy more of the everyday sounds that matter to you.
Proudly independent, we offer the latest hearing aids from leading brands, precisely fitted and personalised around your hearing, lifestyle and priorities, with ongoing support to help you get the most from them.
Explore modern hearing aids that combine advanced technology, discreet designs and comfortable styles to help you hear more easily in everyday life.
As an independent clinic, we offer leading brands, personalised fitting and ongoing support, with choices guided by your hearing, lifestyle and priorities.
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Hearing aid plans and prices
Understand your plans and prices
Your hearing is unique, and your care should reflect that. Explore our Comfort, Advanced and Premium hearing care plans, with clear prices and technology choices to suit different lifestyles and hearing needs.
Whichever plan you choose, your fitting and care are tailored to you. You’ll receive dedicated aftercare and ongoing support to help you get the most from your hearing aids.
Compare Comfort, Advanced and Premium plans, with clear prices and technology choices to suit your lifestyle and the situations you find difficult.
Every plan includes personalised fitting, dedicated aftercare and ongoing support, helping you feel confident using your hearing aids and get the most from them.
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Home visits
Personal hearing care at home
If travelling to the clinic is difficult, we can bring expert hearing care to you. Our home visits offer private hearing tests and hearing aid support in familiar, comfortable surroundings across Somerset’s TA postcodes.
You’ll receive the same personal attention and independent advice, with time to discuss your concerns, understand your results and explore what could help. We bring the equipment and guide you through each step.
Private hearing tests and hearing aid care in familiar surroundings, for those who find travelling difficult. Available across Somerset’s TA postcodes.
We bring the equipment and take time to listen, explain your results and guide you through your options, with personal attention and independent advice.
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Why choose Blackdown Hearing?
Blackdown Hearing is one of the leading independent hearing specialists in Taunton and Somerset. You’ll see the same audiologist at every stage, from your hearing test to your hearing aids and aftercare, at our clinic or at home if you can’t easily travel.
✓ 20+ years of clinical audiology experience
✓ A peaceful countryside clinic near Taunton, with free parking
✓ We only do hearing, nothing else
What our clients say
Ready to book your hearing test?
Your hearing connects you to the moments that matter most. Book a hearing test at our calm, countryside clinic near Taunton, or call for a friendly chat with your audiologist.