Babies who have a clear response on the newborn hearing screen will not usually need to have further hearing tests, but these may be recommended by a Doctor. A hearing test is offered for all children in Wales in the year that they start school.
It is important to check your baby’s hearing as he or she grows. The checklist for parents helps you look for and listen to your baby’s responses. The checklist may also be found in your baby’s red book.
If you have concerns about your baby/child’s hearing, or listening responses, at any time speak to your Health Visitor or GP who can refer your baby/child to your local Audiology Department.
Click here for our Hearing Checklist for parents and carers.
If you would like more information or want to talk to someone about your baby's hearing please phone:
North Wales 01978 727005
South West Wales 03000 848710
South East Wales 02921 843568
Or if you'd prefer, our email address is newborn-hearing-screening@wales.nhs.uk