FM Systems Explained
Many people find that whilst their hearing aids help them to hear better, there are still some everyday environments that present challenges in relation to hearing adequately. These scenarios include listening to television, talking on the telephone, traveling in
the car and in fact anywhere where there is a high level of background noise.
There are many solutions available to help in these situations, but Steven Hale Hearing can provide a solution for all of these challenges in one.
FM systems are discreet transmitters which enhance the sound of voices when in noisy environments. They can also be used to send other sounds to the receiver such as the TV, telephone or radio. The systems are connected to your hearing instrument and are perfect for people with active lifestyles. They can greatly improve your hearing experience when in places such as a restaurant, meeting or in church.
Dynamic FM
Steven Hale Hearing is pleased to introduce Dynamic FM into our portfolio of FM products. Dynamic FM, developed by Phonak UK, helps people with hearing loss hear better in even the most challenging of situations with its unrivalled wireless FM technology. The Dynamic FM is proven to boost signal to noise ratio way past those of traditional FM, especially in noisy environments and new groundbreaking features improve listening comfort even further.
Smartlink+ (Smartlink Plus)
Crystal-Clear Sound Quality
Smartlink + is the product for those who want nothing less than the very best: in meetings, when it is noisy, over distance, at home and in work, even when watching TV or listening to music.
SmartLink + is a state of the art means of communication for people with hearing loss, offering stress free communication even in the most difficult situations.
It enables you to converse easily in hectic situations and concentrate when in meetings or lecture’s, just by placing it in the middle of the table. You can even use it to hear your favourite TV programme when the family is rushing around nearby! At the touch of a button you can select the sound you wish to focus on and suppress the background noise.
The controls on the Smartlink + are easily activated and set in a user-friendly way, discreet and comfortable this device provides a whole world of communication in one instrument
For more information on the Smartlink+, please contact us
Access To Work - getting a FREE FM system
Access to Work can help you if your health or disability affects the way you do your job. It gives you and your employer advice and support with extra costs which may arise because of your needs.
“This can include getting equipment such as Phonak’s Smartlink FM System, paid for through Access to work” says Steven.
Common Questions:
Can I get Access To Work’s Help?
You may be able to get Access to Work if you are:
and your disability or health condition stops you from being able to do parts of your job.
Click here to read more information from the Direct Gov website.
To apply for help under Access to Work, you need to get in touch with an Access to Work Assessor, If you live in West Midlands, East Midlands, Wales or South West England, it is best to phone Access to Work directly on 02920 423 291, they will guide you through the entire process. Please be aware that they will need the following information:
Access to Works Full contact Details:
Jobcentre Plus
Access to Work Operational Support Unit
Alexandra House
377 Cowbridge Road East
Cardiff CF5 1WU
Telephone: 02920 423 291
Textphone: 02920 644 886
Fax: 02920 423 342
Email: atw-team-wales@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk