Claire Benton Audiology

15/08/2026

Today I helped Sue talk all things ears at the Spread Eagle's first Abbey Community day. Lots of good conversations, examinations of ears and balloons. We also talked about the new Nuance hearing glasses

All to raise funds for Dementia UK

06/02/2026

Tinnitus Week 2026

Feeling anxious, worried or stressed can make your tinnitus louder. Learning ways to relax and feel calm can help keep the tinnitus quieter.

Learning a simple breathing exercise is a good start. Children (and many adults) find it easier to have something to watch - like the expanding/shrinking dot on a smart watch. Breathe in as the dot grows, breathe out as it gets smaller.

My favourite breathing exercise is called Sniff the Cake - imagine your favourite kind of birthday cake. Breathe in through your nose as you sniff that delicious cake. Breathe out as you imagine blowing out all your birthday candles.

If you would like more information or support for your tinnitus, please do get in touch
www.clairebentonaudiology.co.uk

05/02/2026

Tinnitus Week 2026

Tinnitus can make listening and concentrating in the classroom tricky. Working in the quiet, or trying to concentrate after a noisy activity can be made harder when your tinnitus seems louder.

Making sure your teacher understands you have tinnitus is important. Being able to have a break after a noisy class can help. Using your strategies to feel calm is important, such as breathing exercises.

Exam time can be particularly tough. Sitting near an open window, or where ever there is some background noise is useful. If you are really struggling then it is time to talk to an audiologist about what other help there is.

If you would like more information about tinnitus and strategies to help, please do get in touch
www.clairebentonaudiology.co.uk

04/02/2026

Tinnitus Week 2026

Children with tinnitus can experience difficulty getting to sleep. Hearing strange sounds at night can be stressful and scary. Some may try and avoid going to bed - asking for one more story, or another drink. Feeling anxious, worried, tired or unwell can also make your tinnitus feel worse.

Having some quiet background sounds on in their bedroom can help. Nature sounds, music or an audiobook can all be used - as long as the volume is kept low. Sometimes even a fan or open window can be enough.

Having a relaxing bedtime routine can also help. Talking about what went well in their day, or discussing their favourite things that make them feel happy.

If you would like more help for you or your child with tinnitus, do get in touch.
www.clairebentonaudiology.co.uk

03/02/2026

Tinnitus Week 2026
Tinnitus in children is common, it is thought that about 1 in 30 children experience some sort of tinnitus. For some it isn't a problem, however for others it can have a significant impact on them both at home and in school/college.
Children don't always tell adults they have tinnitus and when they do they can use lots of different ways to describe it - train noises, ghosts, bees.
If you think your child has tinnitus and needs support - the best person to see is an audiologist who is experienced in assessing children.

If you would like to speak to someone about your child's tinnitus, get in touch. Find out more at www.clairebentonaudiology.co.uk

02/02/2026

It is Tinnitus Week. The charity Tinnitus UK have a launched a report looking at the impact of loud music on both your hearing and tinnitus. Read the report here: https://tinnitus.org.uk/news-list/tinnitus-uk-launch-new-report/
Keeping listening safe for all the family is important in preventing tinnitus and future hearing loss.
Together with The Skipton Audiologist we have filled our waiting room at 12 Swadford Street Skipton with information about managing tinnitus for all the family.

This week I will be sharing tips on how to manage tinnitus for children and young adults.

05/12/2025

I've been joined by Mr Super Ears this week in clinic - here's hoping he won't make too much mischief!!

07/07/2025

There is a time and place for ear defenders, learning about safe listening levels at an early age can help develop a child's confidence about using hearing protection effectively through out their life. 🎧🎶🎶🎧

📣 PSA for all the awesome parents and caregivers out there: Don’t forget the earmuffs!
🎧 Whether it’s a summer concert, a fireworks show, a sporting event, or even just riding the lawn mower, those little ears need protection. Children’s ears are especially sensitive to loud noise, and hearing damage can happen faster than you think.
☝️ If it’s too loud for you, it’s definitely too loud for them.
💯 Teaching kids to wear hearing protection early builds a lifelong healthy habit. Foam earplugs, earmuff-style protection, or custom kid-sized plugs…whatever works best, just make sure they’re ready to go when the volume gets cranked up!
💬 Have questions about hearing protection for kids? We’re happy to help! In collaboration with Claire Benton Audiology

03/07/2025

Planning your summer holiday? Have you got your ears ready?
Pop into The Skipton Audiologist tomorrow, Friday 4th July between 2.00 and 4.00pm for a FREE ear check.
✈️ ears always a problem during or after flying?
🏊‍♀️worried about the impact of holiday swimming on your ears?
👂 let me have a look in your ears and offer you some FREE advice and top tips
Call in and ask for Claire

02/07/2025

🌞 ‘Tis the season for warm weather adventures and SWIMMING! While we love the sun and splashes, summer can bring some not-so-fun ear issues. I recently had a family friend ask me about the difference between two of the most common ear issues in kids…so I thought I’d break it down for you.👇
👂 Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)
📌 Often shows up with a cold or upper respiratory infection
📌 Ear pain or ear pulling
📌 Fever
📌 Temporary hearing difficulty
🏊‍♂️ Otitis Externa (Swimmer’s Ear)
📌 Caused by moisture trapped in the ear canal
📌 Pain when tugging on the ear
📌 Possible discharge
📌 Tenderness and inflammation
At The Skipton Audiologist in collaboration with Claire Benton Audiology we’re not just here to check your hearing, we’re here to support your overall ear health. If we notice something that needs medical attention, we work closely with trusted physicians to make sure you get the right care quickly!
👋 Don’t wait out the pain, please message us or give us a call.