Independent Hearing & Tinnitus Specialists

Hear & Now is an independent family run hearing care centre located in Ripon, North Yorkshire. We offer a full range of hearing care services including hearing tests, tinnitus management and ear wax removal.

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Hearing Care Centre in Ripon

Welcome to the Hear & Now website. Our mission is to give our patients a new and happier restart in life by helping them to rehear the most beautiful sounds in the world: the laughter of their grandchildren; the whisper of their most affectionate one and of course, the lively conversations with their families and friends. If you’ve been thinking about your hearing, have noticed any changes in your ability to hear, or you’re simply curious and would like more information, then we are here to help.

Our Services

Hearing Assessments

A hearing assessment will test how well you recognise sounds across different frequencies & intensities.

Tinnitus Management

We are specialists in tinnitus and can help you select the most appropriate therapy option for effective relief.

Ear Wax Removal

Ear irrigation is a water-based ear cleansing method that is used to remove a build up of earwax.

Hearing Aids

Today, more than ever, the best solution for many individuals with hearing loss is hearing aids. Like all high-tech devices, hearing aids have improved significantly over the past serval years in both performance and appearance. Today’s hearing aids sound better, fit more comfortably and perform more reliably than even before.

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Our Promise

Hear & Now aims to exceed your expectations in everything we do. As an independent, family-run hearing care business, our aim is to provide a personalised, one-to-one customer service experience that isn’t available elsewhere on the high street.

Our Promises

Why Choose Us?

Fully Independent

We are a fully independent hearing clinic, working directly with all the major hearing aid manufacturers, we have no specific commitment to any one of them.

Award-Winning Service

Winner of multiple national awards for hearing care, recognising our independent, family run clinic and outstanding service. Read More.

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Latest Technologies

Being truly independent enables us to offer you all the latest technology worldwide, whilst at the same time providing impartial and advice.

Qualified Staff

Hear & Now is run by Mike Wells BA, MA, PG Dip, RHAD. Mike has gained clinical experience practising in both the NHS and the private audiology sectors.

Competitive Prices

Our pricing policy is straightforward, fair, and transparent. We publish our price range online and in our practice for the products and services we offer.

Try Before You Buy

We offer completely free, no obligation hearing aid trials so that you can test the latest hearing-aid technology for your personal situations and circumstances.

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Wayne Edwards
Excellent personal tailor made consultations everything was geared around me & my requirements not some generic off the peg fix. Yan and Mike have been excellent the aftermarket support second to none. I would highly recommend. Wayne Edwards
Andrew Burns
Hear and Now is a very highly qualified company that has provided me with revolutionary hearing aids that have resulted in having an impressive beneficial effect on my hearing and more especially that have reduced my tinnitus to the extent that I am now benefiting from the almost total absence of annoying tinnitus sounds
Andrew Burns January 2026
Maggie Wood
I went to Hear and Now having realised that I might have some hearing loss. I was impressed by the friendly, professional service I received at my first appointment. My hearing was thoroughly assessed and the appropriate advice given as to which hearing aids would be appropriate for me. I had a trial with some and was astonished at the difference they made not only to me but the lives of my loved ones. I then went ahead and purchased my own hearing aids. Hear and Now are providing an excellent follow up service to ensure a smooth transition to life with hearing aids.
I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Annabell Dalton
I would recommend Hear & Now to anyone who requires support with their hearing. The team are professional and every client is treated with kindness and respect. Ruth is really knowledgeable and makes each appointment an enjoyable experience.
Eeoo Fo
Really good getting serious blockages removed. Care and tests , seeing loss of hearing was getting worse. Was able to get my serious hearing back.
Thank you.
Peter Jeffers
Prompt efficient and friendly service
Graham Court
Friendly, courteous and professional. I was looking for a service more accommodating than the mainstream high street hear care providers. I found it here at Hear&Now, Ripon.
They understood my requirements and provided me with the testing and instruments needed.
Very quick to provide appointments and subsequently the aids required.
Follow up service is second to none.
Very pleased.
Stephen Mitchell
I approached Hear & Now in Ripon to get some new Hearing Aids. My old ones had packed up after about 9 years usage.

I was impressed by the friendly and professional service that I received and now have the latest hearing aid technology supplied by them.
Charles Morton
After trying other private hearing practitioners, it was refreshing to find an audiologist who took the time to really understand my hearing issues and supply devices that improved my day to day hearing. Highly recommended.
Vanessa Macey
Absolute first class service. Mike the audiologist and his team Yan and Joy go out of their way to make you feel at ease, the hearing assessment is done very thoroughly and professional in a relaxed friendly manner at no time do you feel pressured into making a decision on hearing aids.I am delighted with my hearing aids from Hear and Now and the difference they have made. I recommend them 100%.
Mandy Nunn
I recently purchased my hearing aids from hear and now, and I must say the experience has been exceptional. From the comprehensive testing, the referral to NHS ENT to check there was nothing underlying, to the attentive aftercare, no pushy sales, everything was above and beyond what I expected. The specialist's expertise and care throughout the process were truly commendable and the dedicated support made the entire process seamless. I highly recommend their services for anyone seeking professional, thorough, and caring assistance with their hearing needs. The staff are so friendly and you will be well looked after by them.
Alan Livesley
Dealing with Hear and Now has been a really good experience. Upon arrival you are greeted by either Yan or Joy, both are very friendly and welcoming. They immediately put you at ease. Mike Wells the Principal Audiologist is very friendly and carries out the hearing test, fitting & subsequent checks in a professional manner. Excellent staff, service and product. I would highly recommend this family firm.
mikeandviv
I highly recommend "Hear & Now", a comprehensive hearing test revealed I was suffering hearing loss as suspected by my wife. Michael programmed a pair of hearing aids to my hearing loss and let me try them, I knew then how much my hearing had deteriorated without me realizing.
At no point was I put under any pressure to purchase hearing aids but no way was I going back home without them!
Quality hearing aids are not cheap but are worth every penny and at "Hear & Now" you can be sure Michael will see you have the best to suit your lifestyle with an aftercare package to ensure you are happy.
Hearing aids are life changing!
Alex Hampshire
A first class shop to help with hearing problems. My new hearing aids are very advanced to the extent that if I leave my phone downstairs I can hear the phone ringing and answer the phone upstairs and hold a conversation. So so clever.
Paul Read
THE VERY BEST IN INDEPENDENT AUDIOLOGY SERVICE
Hear and Now Independent Hearing and Tinitus Specialists in Ripon provides first class, five star audiology services. They have been a great help to me for several years and I cannot rate them too highly. Mike, Yan and their team are professional, efficient, friendly and reassuring. They provide excellent diagnosis and treatment in all aspects of impaired hearing. I recommend them without reservation.
Paul Read
Anthony Edwards
Would highly recommend going here with any hearing problems you might have, I felt very welcomed and they were extremely efficient.
Anneville Metcalfe
Both reception and audiologist are so helpful and friendly, putting me at ease. Mike addressed all my concerns, solved all my minor problems with the aids, and was very patient with me. I recommend him and the service provided very highly indeed.
David Fielding
Hear and Now continue to give me excellent audiology care. Mike and Yan are a great team and lovely people. I wouldn't choose to go anywhere else for my hearing care.
Thanks for all you continue to do.
Roger I'Anson
I finally decided it was time to do something about my diminished hearing ability. There were several places I could have gone to in Ripon but Hear and Now was recommended by a friend. Consequently I chose Hear and Now to sort out my hearing problems, i have not been disappointed. I am highly satisfied with the comprehensive treatment package which I have received and which I continue to receive. There is always a pleasant relaxed atmosphere at the centre. I will certainly recommend Hear and Now to anyone who asks me.
David Broadhead
I am pleased that I took the big decision to go privately for my new hearing aids with Hear & Now. The aftercare service I have experienced is excellent, and I have always found visits to the Ripon establishment to be warm and welcoming.
Richard Wilson
Hear and now epitomises quality, professionalism and kindness with utter ease.
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Glennis Copnall
I would highly recommend. Friendly and professional throughout : making appointments, greeting on reception and providing an efficient service. Ripon is lucky to have this independent centre especially when appointments with the NHS are difficult to obtain
Hilary Hunter
Very pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable. Wouldn't go anywhere else!
David Holdsworth
I found the staff very polite and ,could not aprofessional and from making an appointment to having the treatment it was very good and I could not fault the service.
Mandy Lambert
Fantastic service, friendly, and I like that they wanted to make sure I wasn't paying for an unnecessary service also! Have already recommended to a couple of friends!
Exemplary service. A very clear and detailed explanation of the options for new hearing aids. Much time was spent in equipping me with what was most appropriate for me. Nothing is too much trouble – great care and attention paid at every stage.
Peter Burton
I recently attended Hear and Now, Ripon for microsuction treatment. What an excellent service on every level. Professional, courteous and thorough.. I have no hesitation in recommending them and I will certainly be using them again in the future.
E Scott

Took my 99 year old mum for ear wax removal. We had a fantastic experience with all the lovely staff who definitely know their stuff! She left with much better hearing and a massive smile. She got straight back into her talking books once she returned home. Thank you so much.

Joanna Mortimer

I would like to thank everyone at ‘Hear & Now’ for the outstanding level of service provided to my husband. Every query was dealt with efficiently, patiently and in a professional manner. Their level of customer care is excellent and we would highly recommend them to others seeking assistance with hearing loss.

M. Simpson

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Contact Us

If you have any queries at all please don’t hesitate to contact us on any of the following and our friendly team will be happy to help you!

01765 278 744

info@hearandnowonline.co.uk

Hear & Now
8 Queen Street
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 1ED