From Monday 1st September 2025, if you lose or damage your hearing aid there will be an administration charge of £65* per hearing aid.
Exclusions apply, please contact tay.audiology@nhs.scot for a copy of the Lost Aid Policy and the list of exclusions or speak to a member of the Audiology team.
Lost or damaged hearing aids process
CHARGING FOR LOST/DAMAGED HEARING AIDS
NHS hearing aids and earmoulds are provided on loan to people with a hearing loss. When a hearing aid is issued it remains the property of the NHS.
NHS Tayside Audiology service spent £98,000 replacing lost or damaged hearing aids in 2024 -25.
NHS hearing aids and earmoulds are provided on loan to people with a hearing loss. When a hearing aid is issued it remains the property of the NHS.
NHS Tayside Audiology service spent £98,000 replacing lost or damaged hearing aids in 2024 -25.