McGreals welcome Clinical Audiologist and Rehabilitation specialist Justine Rae to the team

Justine will be based at our Main Street Pharmacy in Blessington and will offer a wide variety of services to the public.

Justine hails from South Africa and has worked extensively in the public and private sector, both there and in the United Kingdom. She is equipped to screen hearing from birth to age 3 and to provide diagnostic assessments from age 3 years old and upwards.

She prides herself in providing a full service and is able to carry out the following:

  • A full diagnostic hearing assessment that includes checking of the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. Tests also include a full case history and speech testing and will be done in a Sound- proof booth as recommended by the Health Professions council.
  • Monitor middle ear infections in children
  • Assess for Auditory processing disorder
  • Provide hearing aids that range from entry level to advanced in their technology and capabilities for both adults and children. Hearing aids are verified using advanced equipment called Real ear measures so that people are fitted according to their own needs.
  • Rehabilitation following the fitting of hearing aids
  • Hearing screening in schools
  • Provide custom made noise and swim protection
  • As of April, Justine will be able to remove wax (cerumen) via a gentle technique known as micro-suction

Justine will be taking bookings from the 25th February.

McGreals Hearing Centre Prices / Discounts / Grants / Tax Rebates

Prices / Discounts / Grants / Tax Rebates

Award winning Hearing Aids available from McGreals Hearing Centre

Award winning Hearing Aids available from McGreals Hearing Centre

Unlike the majority of our competitors McGreals Hearing Centre provide a clear and transparent pricing structure.

We also offer a range of discounts and free accessories to our clients.

In addition the Irish Government offer generous grants and rebates to assist in the purchase of hearing aids.

Hearing Aid Prices

There are two categories of hearing aid technology available.
Premium level(Prem A + B below) offer help in all listening environments.
Standard level (Std C + D below ) offer help in most environments.

All hearing instruments come with a 3 year manufacturer’s warranty.
Aftercare service is provided by a qualified hearing care professional.
We offer a free accessory package which includes remote control and batteries.

Price Per Pair
Retail Disc Govt Grant* Med1** Total Per Pair
Prem A €4000 €400 €1000 €520 €2080
Prem B €3400 €340 €1000 €412 €1648
Std C €2400 €240 €1000 €232 €929
Std D €1900 €190 €855 €171 €684
* The Government Grant is subject to eligibility. Read more.

**A 20% Tax Rebate is available through Med 1.

Hearing Aids
All the above hearing aids are latest generation digital instruments designed and built by world leading manufacturers Unitron.

In 2015 they were awarded the highly prestigious RED DOT award for design and innovation .

This marks the third consecutive year in which our hearing instruments have achieved highly sought after national and international design/technology accolades.

Hearing Aid Grant
The Department of Social Protection offers a €1000 grant towards the purchase of hearing aids every four years. Eligibility criteria applies.
For further information please contact us on LoCall 0818 646005

Medical Appliance Tax Rebate
Hearing aids are medical appliances and so are eligible for MED1 Tax Rebate of 20% .
For further details please contact us on LoCall 0818 646005.

Discounts
We offer a 10% discount off our full range of hearing aids to Medical Card Holders, Active Retirees and Credit Union Members

We offer the following FREE accessory package to all our clients:
Electronic remote control ( with each pair of hearing aids )
6 months batteries
longterm manufacturers warranty
lifetime aftercare

McGreals Hearing Centre
Locations
*Baltinglass
McGreals Hearing Centre, Baltinglass Pharmacy, Mill Street, Baltinglass, Co Wicklow 059 645 1103
*Blessington
McGreals Hearing Centre, Blessington Pharmacy, Main Street, Blessington, Co Wicklow 045 865 732

Our Guarantee
BEST PRICES / BEST SERVICE / BEST HEARING AIDS

McGreals Hearing Centre Prices / Discounts / Grants / Tax Rebates

Prices / Discounts / Grants / Tax Rebates

Unlike the majority of our competitors Mcgreals Hearing Centre provide a clear and transparent pricing structure.

We also offer a range of discounts and free accessories to our clients.

In addition the Irish Government offer generous grants and rebates to assist in the purchase of hearing aids.

Hearing Aid Prices

There are two categories of hearing aid technology available.
Premium level(Prem A + B below) offer help in all listening environments.
Standard level (Std C + D below ) offer help in most environments.

All hearing instruments come with a 3 year manufacturer’s warranty.
Aftercare service is provided by a qualified hearing care professional.
We offer a free accessory package which includes remote control and batteries.

Price Per Pair
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* The Government Grant is subject to eligibility. Read more.

**A 20% Tax Rebate is available through Med 1.

Hearing Aids
All the above hearing aids are latest generation digital instruments designed and built by world leading manufacturers Unitron.

In 2015 they were awarded the highly prestigious RED DOT award for design and innovation .

This marks the third consecutive year in which our hearing instruments have achieved highly sought after national and international design/technology accolades.

Hearing Aid Grant
The Department of Social Protection offers a €1000 grant towards the purchase of hearing aids every four years. Eligibility criteria applies.
For further information please contact us on LoCall 0818 646005

Medical Appliance Tax Rebate
Hearing aids are medical appliances and so are eligible for MED1 Tax Rebate of 20% .
For further details please contact us on LoCall 0818 646005.

Discounts
We offer a 10% discount off our full range of hearing aids to Medical Card Holders, Active Retirees and Credit Union Members

We offer the following FREE accessory package to all our clients ;
Electronic remote control ( with each pair of hearing aids )
6 months batteries
longterm manufacturers warranty
lifetime aftercare
Call Us on LoCall 0818 646005

Our Guarantee

BEST PRICES / BEST SERVICE / BEST HEARING AIDS

What happens at a hearing test

Firstly, your Audiologist will start by going through your medical history to make sure she understands your hearing needs. Questions relating to your ear health, general health and listening needs will be asked. A teacher for example may struggle more based on their environment than someone who works in a quiet office all day. You may be an active pensioner who likes to get on the golf course and have a few drinks at the pub after. Alternatively you may be the person who prefers quieter activities. All of these factors will influence your treatment plan.

Once a case history has been performed, she will perform a test called Otoscopy, to check the health of your ear canal and eardrum and to make sure there is no obtrusive wax contributing to your hearing difficulties. Our Audiologist has advanced equipment and is also able to check the middle ear status by performing what it called Tympanometry. This will allow her to see how the middle ear is functioning. This will pick up ear infections and will tell her how the tiny little bones in your ear are responding to sound.

The next part of the test is to test your hearing levels. You will be asked to wear a set of headphones and each ear will be tested separately. You will hear different loudness levels as well as different pitches and be asked to press a button when the sounds are heard. Not everyone has the same hearing loss. Some people struggle with the lower pitches and some with the higher pitches. Some people have hypersensitivity to sounds. Speech discrimination testing will then be done. Your Audiologist will want to know what sounds in words you are struggling with, in order to select the best treatment option for you.

Book your hearing test today here or phone 045 865 732.

5 Signs You May Have Hearing Loss

Hearing loss often sneaks up on you gradually so the signs are easy to miss. It may seem that everyone has simultaneously decided to start mumbling. Or you no longer hear the punch line of jokes. Or you miss important details in meetings. Or you start to avoid socializing or other activities that you like for fear of not being able to participate fully.

Ask yourself these questions. If several of them are true, you should probably get your hearing tested.

1. Do you hear people talking, but can’t understand what they are saying? To me this is the biggest giveaway. You hear the sounds, but can’t make out the meaning. You often need to ask people to repeat themselves. It is frustrating and can cause you to think people are mumbling. This may be most difficult in noisy environments or if multiple people are involved in the conversation.

2. Does your family complain the TV is too loud? This is often one of the biggest complaints by families of people with hearing loss. In my home, we always watch with the captions on, so we can have the volume at a comfortable level for all.

3. Do you avoid talking on the phone or socializing with others? This is the greatest risk of untreated hearing loss — social withdrawal and isolation. It can not only lead to depression, but cognitive problems like a higher risk of dementia.

4. Does it bother you when people cover their mouths when they speak? You might be lip-reading and not even know it. I always ask people to keep their mouths clear when speaking with me.

5. Does communication exhaust you? Listening tasks require far more effort for people with hearing loss. This extra concentration can leave you exhausted at the end of the day, particularly if it was a day filled with socializing or group meetings.

If you or someone you love has hearing loss, encourage them to get tested and seek out the help they need. The faster they accept and treat their hearing loss, the sooner they will be back in business, enjoying and thriving at life.

Book your hearing test online here or phone 045 865 732.

Mcgreals Pharmacy brings award winning Hearing Care to Blessington, Co Wicklow

We are delighted to announce the official opening of McGreals Hearing Centre on Tuesday 16th February, the centre will be located in McGreals Pharmacy on Main Street, Blessington.

At Mcgreals Hearing Centre, we look forward to offering our customers award winning hearing aids and hearing care to the highest professional standards.

Our experienced and qualified Audiologist will present the most suitable hearing aid options and assist you in making the best choice based on your hearing assessment, communication needs and budget.

You may be eligible for a Government grant of up to €1000 off your Hearing Aids. As a registered panel member of the Department’s Treatment Benefit Scheme, we can complete all the necessary application forms and process this grant on your behalf

If you think you may benefit from a hearing test there is no better time to book one!