It was Hidden Hearing’s turn to carry out investigations when they visited the Isle of Man Constabulary.
Audiologist Sophie Oakley and Diane Kitt from leading hearing company Hidden Hearing turned detectives earlier this month as they visited police headquarters to provide free hearing tests for officers and Constabulary employees as part of the organisation’s wellness campaign.
The campaign aims to promote all aspects of wellness with an emphasis on ensuring your hearing is the best it can be through regular, free hearing tests, adequate hearing protection where needed and hearing enhancements as required.
30 members of the Constabulary took advantage of the opportunity for the free screening, with additional help offered where required, such as ear wax removal. All who received the test were reminded of the importance of regularly inspecting their hearing, as they would do with an eye test.
Inspector Allan Thompson said: ‘Looking after our team, their health and overall well-being is really important to us so we were delighted to welcome Sophie and Diane to Police Headquarters. Our officers and support staff can be exposed to environments which could impact on their hearing so we are conscious of the need for protecting them.
‘The screening was offered to all employees and we encouraged everyone to take advantage of this service whether they had concerns about their hearing or not.’
Sophie added: ‘It was a pleasure to visit the Constabulary to provide free, no-obligation screenings, helping to arrest hearing loss. We wouldn’t think twice about having our eyesight tested every year, and it should be the same with our hearing, after all losing your hearing can be life-changing. By visiting the Constabulary we made it even easier for these busy public servants to look after their hearing.’
Hidden Hearing operates from clinics in Douglas, Ramsey and Castletown. Island residents benefit from the convenience, knowledge and welcome provided by a local business, and the expertise and experience of a large company with multiple branches around the UK.
To arrange a free hearing test in one of the clinics or at home, or to request Hidden Hearing visit your organisation please contact Hidden Hearing on 617683.
Photo - Sophoe Oakley, Inspector Allan Thompson and Diane Kit.
