Hearing Tests and Audiology Services in Skipton

For Children and Young People

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From giggles to great ideas, hearing helps shape your child’s world.

It’s the foundation for language, learning, and connection, whether they’re chatting with friends, following a story, or asking a thousand curious questions.

Supporting good hearing early on means giving your child the tools to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

Audiology Tests and Services

Hearing assessments for children and adults including audiology checks and wax removal.
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Hearing Assessment

A comprehensive assessment including audiometry, middle ear testing, with full report. From ages 4 years and upwards.

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Tinnitus Assessment and Support

A comprehensive hearing assessment, with personalised strategies for managing tinnitus and ongoing support if required.

Tinnitus Assessment and Support

Sound Sensitivity Support

A comprehensive hearing assessment, with personalised management strategies and ongoing support if required.

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Hearing Technology

If technology could support any management we advise, this can be supplied.

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Wax management

Microsuction, irrigation and instrument extraction are all available. For children and adults.

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Custom Swim Moulds

Personalised swim moulds to help prevent infections. For children and adults.

Claire Benton

Audiology Consultant

Claire is a child-focused audiologist with years of experience supporting children and families. She creates a relaxed, positive environment where every child feels comfortable and confident during their hearing care.

With an MSc in Audiology from the University of Southampton and registration as both a Clinical Scientist and Hearing Aid Dispenser with the HCPC, Claire has led paediatric audiology services within the NHS and now specialises in helping young people with tinnitus and sound sensitivity.

In 2019, she received the British Society of Audiology’s Ruth Spencer Prize for her work developing tinnitus services for children. Claire is also the current President of the British Academy of Audiology.

Claire Benton Audiologist
"I wanted to get in touch to say a big thank you to Claire for the time she spent with Alex Kingham and myself talking about Alex's noise sensitivity in class...
Thank you for making such a difference to Alex. A great strategy in our toolkits!"
Caris Kingham

Visit me at the Skipton Audiologist Clinic.

I am located at The Skipton Audiologist on Swadford Street in Skipton.

Please contact me so we can book the most appropriate appointment for your child or young person.