Optimal Hearing - Syston clinic

22/05/2026

🏔️ 5 Weeks to go! Snowdon Challenge Training Update

The training walks are officially underway!

A few recent miles logged as we start preparing for the Snowdon climb on Friday 26th June in support of Syston & District Volunteer Centre.

Sophie has been hitting the walking machine and upgrading her fitness tracking, the all important hiking shoes are being purchased and Paul has been exploring some new corners of Bradgate Park.

Thank you again to everyone who has donated so far — your support genuinely means a lot to us and to the local charity we’re raising money for. 💛

If you’d like to support us, you can:

💛 Donate in clinic at Optimal Hearing, 1311c Melton Road, Syston
💛 Visit: www.optimal-hearing.com/snowdon-challenge
💛 Share this post to help spread the word

Need support, or know somebody who might?

📞 Syston & District Volunteer Centre: 0116 260 7888
🌐 www.syston-vc.org

16/05/2026

Hearing aids… but make them colourful 🎨👂

We love a discreet solution... but who says hearing technology has to be boring?

Modern hearing aids can do far more than simply improve hearing — they can also reflect personality, confidence and individuality too.

We absolutely loved fitting this vibrant pink and blue solution recently 💙🩷

Behind the colours is some seriously impressive technology, carefully programmed and precisely fine tuned to help deliver the best possible hearing outcome.

Because hearing better should feel good too.

12/05/2026

🏔️ Snowdon Challenge Update – The Date Is Set!

The plans are now officially in place — and on Friday 26th June, the Optimal Hearing team will be taking on the challenging Pyg Track route to the summit of Snowdon in support of Syston & District Volunteer Centre.

What started as an idea has now become very real. Travel plans are booked, training is well underway, and fundraising has already begun both online and in clinic.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported the challenge so far. Thanks to donations through our GoFundMe page, alongside generous cash donations brought into the clinic, we’ve already raised £335 — which is a fantastic start for a charity that quietly does so much for local people.

For many elderly and vulnerable residents in our area, Syston & District Volunteer Centre provides a genuine lifeline through its volunteer-led transport services — helping people attend medical appointments, go shopping, and remain socially connected and independent.

The challenge team has also grown slightly! Alongside Paul and Sophie from Optimal Hearing, Paul’s wife and Sophie’s husband will also be completing the climb.

Training has definitely stepped up over recent weeks too. Sophie and her family are now becoming regulars at Old John in Bradgate Park, finding increasingly creative and challenging ways to scale the hill in preparation for Snowdon.

At around 8 miles in total with steep sections and significant elevation, the Pyg Track is no small challenge, but we’re determined to make the effort count for a cause that means a great deal to our local community.

If you’d like to support us, you can:

💛 Donate in clinic at Optimal Hearing, 1311c Melton Road, Syston
💛 Visit: www.optimal-hearing.com/snowdon-challenge
💛 Share this post to help spread the word

Need support, or know somebody who might?

📞 Syston & District Volunteer Centre: 0116 260 7888
🌐 www.syston-vc.org

Thank you again for all the encouragement and support so far — we’ll continue to share updates as the challenge gets closer!

— Paul, Sophie & Dee
Optimal Hearing

27/04/2026

Some days at the clinic, it really hits home just how many lives we’re part of changing.

Each of these bags represents a hearing aid fitting — but more importantly, it represents someone hearing their family more clearly, feeling more confident in conversation, and reconnecting with the world around them as well as possible.

It’s detailed, careful work behind the scenes… but moments like this are a great reminder of the bigger picture.

And while we take the clinical side seriously, there’s always room for a smile along the way 😊

Proud of the difference being made — one fitting at a time.

0116 2162485
www.optimal-hearing.com
[email protected]

21/04/2026

🏔️ Snowdon Challenge – Supporting Our Local Community

This summer, we’re swapping clinic rooms for climbing boots.

Sophie and Paul at Optimal Hearing will be taking on the Pyg Track, a steep and challenging 2,372ft Route to summit Snowdon, to raise money for a truly important local charity — Syston and District Volunteer Centre.

For many people in our community, their volunteer-led transport service is a lifeline — helping elderly and vulnerable residents get to medical appointments, go shopping, and stay socially connected.

In our work, we see every day how important connection is. Hearing is one part of that — but being able to physically get out and about matters just as much. Supporting this charity felt like a natural fit for us.

Around 8 miles in total, this will be a real team challenge, but we’re training already and are committed to doing something meaningful to support a service that quietly makes a big difference locally.

📅 Climb date: Late June / Early July (TBC)
💛 Donations are open now

If you’d like to support us:
👉 Donate in clinic in person (1311c Melton Road)
👉 Visit: www.optimal-hearing.com/snowdon-challenge

👉 Share this post

Need support or know someone who might?
Syston & District Volunteer Centre can help:
📞 0116 260 7888
🌐 www.syston-vc.org

Thank you for your support — we’ll be sharing updates as we prepare for the climb.

— Paul, Sophie & Dee
Optimal Hearing Syston

The team at Optimal Hearing are preparing to swap clinic rooms for climbing boots this summer, taking on the challenging Pyg Track to the summit of Snowdon in support of Syston and District Volunteer Centre, a volunteer-led transport service provides a vital lifeline for many elderly and vulnerable

13/04/2026

On the back of resurrecting this hearing aid last week, it’s worth taking a closer look at a very common issue we see 👇

Regardless of how well selected and programmed, a hearing aid can only perform as well as the condition it’s in — and even a small blockage can significantly reduce sound quality, clarity, and overall performance.

Some, like this one, become completely blocked. Most wearers don’t have the expertise, specialist equipment, or confidence to carry out routine cleaning — never mind resolve something like this.

Build-up of everyday debris, such as earwax or moisture, affects how sound travels into and through the instrument. Some people are more prone to this than others — it’s nobody’s fault.

Regular maintenance and checks can make a remarkable difference, often restoring poorly performing devices and helping your hearing aids continue to work as they should.

If your hearing aid — or a relative’s — looks anything like this, or if things don’t sound quite right, it’s always worth having them looked at. There’s no need for an appointment — simply drop your hearing aid into our service desk and we’ll be happy to help.

Clear sound starts with clear pathways.

31/03/2026

Behind the scenes today we’re assessing and modelling a range of potential solutions for a lovely lady experiencing difficulties and not hearing well with her old hearing aid.

Where hearing loss and individual needs are particularly complex, this approach is essential. By carefully narrowing down the most appropriate options before proceeding, we can ensure a more precise and effective outcome.

The aim is always the same: optimal hearing performance, comfort, and ease of use.

Sometimes taking this additional time behind closed doors to get it right is a key part of the process.

25/03/2026

Staff Training this morning: We're taking some time out to work on ourselves, so the clinic is closed until 12.00. Back open this afternoon to help with all your hearing, earwax and hearing aid queries as normal.

20/03/2026

Do you even recognise these as hearing aids? 👀

Yesterday, one of our new patients upgraded from their system that was uncomfortable, underperforming, and increasingly difficult to manage — especially with dexterity challenges.

The difference? Unhurried support, tailored design, technology and attention to detail.

✔️ Hearing much better
✔️ Improved comfort
✔️ Easier to use

And most importantly… a big smile at the end of it 😊

Another person enjoying hearing as well as they can.