Ruth Hadley MISHAA
Clinical Audiologist & Hearing Therapist
Pokam Kwong MAudSt MBA
Paediatric Audiological Scientist
Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Management
Meniere’s Disease & Vestibular Migraine Support
Clinical Hearing Assessments & Hearing Aid Fittings
Kinsale Hearing
Ruth Hadley is a highly experienced Clinical Audiologist with advanced audio and vestibular diagnostic and rehabilitative skills. She worked for over 15yrs in the NHS as a Chief Audiologist and Hearing Therapist in Bristol, UK before relocating to Kinsale with her family in 2017.
At Kinsale Hearing, Ruth Hadley offers Adult Hearing Assessments, Hearing Aid Fittings, Tinnitus Management, Balance Rehabilitation and Hearing Therapy. She is available for domiciliary and hospital visits within the Kinsale district.
Ruth is a registered clinician with RCCP (The Registration Council for Clinical Physiologist UK), a member of the British Academy of Audiology (BAA), the British Society of Audiology (BSA) and a member of the Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists (ISHAA) and Irish Academy of Audiology (IAA).
Pokam (Poren) Kwong worked in the NHS as an Advanced Paediatric Audiologist in London, UK for the past 12 years prior to her relocation to Cork in 2020.
At Kinsale Hearing, Poren provides a high-quality evidence based paediatric diagnostic hearing assessment service for children aged 9 months old and above.
Poren is a registered Clinical Scientist (Audiology) with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) UK, a member of the British Academy of Audiology (BAA), and a member of the Irish Academy of Audiology (IAA).
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Adult and Paediatric (+9 months) Hearing Tests
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Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Assessment & Management
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Balance Rehabilitation
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Hearing Aid Fittings (Adults Only)
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Custom Swim Plugs and Noise Protection
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Hearing Therapy
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Meniere’s Disease & Vestibular Migraine Support
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Minor Hearing Aid Repairs
At Kinsale Hearing, we offer the Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) assessments for children or adolescents aged 5 years old or above.
Tax Relief & PRSI
- Non-Medical Card Holders
The Treatment Benefit Scheme is provided under the Department of Social Protection. The scheme is available to insured workers, retired people, and their dependent spouses who have the required number of PRSI Contributions. Kinsale Hearing has a contract with the Department of Social Protection. The Department pays a maximum contribution of €500 towards each hearing aid, every 4 years. Read more about the Treatment Benefit Scheme on the Department of Social Protections Website. - Medical Card Holders
Medical Card Holders are entitled to free hearing aid services from the HSE. If you wish to obtain a hearing aid on your medical card you must first consult with your G.P. - Private Health Insurance Cover
Hearing aid prescriptions are generally not covered by private health insurance companies in Ireland. Depending however, on your level of cover, the cost of a hearing test may be reimbursable. Contact your Health Insurance Company for further information. - Tax Relief
You may claim tax relief in respect of the cost of certain medical expenses paid by you. This includes the cost of hearing aids.
Click here for the Revenue website for further information on MED1 Tax Relief Scheme
Read more about the Treatment Benefit Scheme on the Department of Social Protections Website
Kinsale Hearing FAQ
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What is an Audiologist?
Audiologists are qualified clinicians who can diagnose and treat hearing and balance disorders in adults and children. -
What is Hearing Therapy?
Hearing Therapy is a service which can provide information, counselling and practical assistance for people experiencing issues with hearing loss, central processing disorders, tinnitus and hyperacusis. -
Do you remove ear wax?
At Kinsale Hearing we do not offer ear wax removal. If you need earwax removed please contact your GP. -
Do you accept self-referrals from patients?
Yes we accept GP and self-referrals. To book an appointment please contact us.