Quick answer
Bicester is an area we serve, not a clinic location. Bicester patients are fitted at our Aylesbury clinic, around 25 minutes away via the A41. Hearing aids start at £1,195 per aid, including assessment, Real Ear Measurement fitting and aftercare.
Where Bicester Patients Are Seen
We do not have premises in Bicester. Every appointment, including those booked by Bicester patients, takes place at our Aylesbury clinic. Bicester is simply one of the areas we serve.
- • Around 25 minutes from Bicester town centre to the Aylesbury clinic via the A41.
- • Free parking at or near the clinic, so no town-centre car park charges.
- • Bicester Village and Bicester North rail services connect towards Aylesbury for patients without a car.
- • Saturday morning appointments suit patients working in Oxford, Milton Keynes or London.
Why Bicester Patients Choose a Private Fitting
NHS audiology in Oxfordshire is referral-only and the wait from GP to fitted aid is commonly several months. A private route means an assessment and fitting inside the same fortnight, a wider choice of devices including rechargeable and Bluetooth models, and the fitting verified with Real Ear Measurement rather than a generic prescription formula. NHS aids remain a good, free option, and we will say so plainly if that is the sensible route for you.
Noise Exposure Around Bicester
Many of the Bicester patients we see have a noise history: motorsport engineering, logistics and warehouse work along the M40 corridor, and former RAF Bicester connections. That typically produces high-frequency loss, where speech consonants sit, which is exactly the pattern modern receiver-in-canal aids handle well once they are properly measured and programmed.
How the Fitting Process Works
| Stage | What happens | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hearing assessment | Full diagnostic audiogram and otoscopy in both ears | 45 min |
| Discussion | Lifestyle, budget and hearing aid style options explained | 20 min |
| Fitting | Devices programmed to your audiogram and comfort-checked | 45 min |
| Real Ear Measurement | Amplification verified inside your own ear canal | 20 min |
| Training | Insertion, cleaning, charging and app pairing | 20 min |
| Follow-up | Fine-tuning after real-world use, included | 30 min |
Full pricing is on our hearing aid cost page, and you can browse devices in the hearing aid shop.
Nearby Villages We See Patients From
Patients also travel to the Aylesbury clinic from Ambrosden, Chesterton, Launton, Wendlebury, Weston-on-the-Green, Islip, Kirtlington.
Frequently Asked Questions - Bicester Patients
Clinical References & Sources
- NICE (2018). Hearing loss in adults: assessment and management. Guideline NG98. nice.org.uk/guidance/ng98
- NHS (2023). Hearing aids and implants. nhs.uk
- RNID. Hearing aids explained. rnid.org.uk
- HCPC. Check the register. hcpc-uk.org
Reviewed 27 July 2026. Next scheduled review: September 2026.