Page 52 • The HERALD • 2nd April 2026 v THE HERALD - SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES v Health, Beauty & Wellbeing REFRESH YOUR CONFIDENCE WITH EXPERT AESTHETIC CARE IN BLACKFIELD I’m Katie, a qualified nurse & advanced aesthetics practitioner, offering professional injectable skin and rejuvenation treatments from my private home clinic. Specialising in skin quality, advanced rejuvenation, contour refinement, and targeted fat-dissolving and wellness injections, all treatments are bespoke, evidence-based, and designed for natural, refined results. New advanced skincare treatments now available £20 off your first treatment — use code HERALD20 for treatments priced £100 or more 07884 167430 www.katie-king-aesthetics.co.uk Medical expertise. Natural results. Confidence refined What Are Hearing Aids and How Can They Help You? Advice from Hythe Specsavers Hearing aids are remarkable devices that help millions of people reconnect with the sounds they love - and the people around them. Despite their widespread use, many still don’t fully understand what hearing aids are or how they work. At Specsavers Hearcare, we’re here to explain how modern hearing aids can transform your hearing and improve your quality of life. So, what exactly is a hearing aid? A hearing aid is a small, electronic device worn in or behind the ear that ampli es sound to make hearing easier. It works by capturing sound through a microphone, processing it electronically, and delivering the ampli ed sound into your ear canal. is helps compensate for hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear or auditory nerves. How do hearing aids help? Hearing aids are designed to improve your ability to hear speech and everyday sounds more clearly. ey can make conversations easier to follow, reduce the e ort needed to listen, and help you stay socially connected. For many, wearing a hearing aid restores con dence and reduces feelings of isolation or frustration caused by untreated hearing loss. Types of hearing aids ere are several styles to suit di erent types of hearing loss and personal preferences: • Behind-the-Ear (BTE): Sits behind the ear with a tube directing sound into the ear canal. Suitable for all types of hearing loss. • In-the-Ear (ITE): Custom moulded to t inside the outer ear. O en preferred for mild to moderate hearing loss. • In-the-Canal (ITC) and Completely-in-Canal (CIC): Smaller devices that sit inside the ear canal, o ering a discreet option for mild to moderate loss. • Receiver-in-Canal (RIC): Similar to BTE but with the speaker placed directly in the ear canal for a more natural sound experience. Modern features Today’s hearing aids are more advanced than ever. Many o er wireless connectivity to smartphones, TVs, and other devices. ey can automatically adjust to di erent listening environments, reduce background noise, and even be controlled via apps for personalised settings. Getting fitted At Specsavers, our quali ed audiologists will carry out a thorough hearing assessment before recommending the best hearing aid options for your needs and lifestyle. We provide expert tting, adjustments, and ongoing support to ensure you get the most from your hearing aids. Dr Nel Govender, Hearcare Director at Specsavers Southampton City Centre and Hythe, has over 25 years of global audiology experience. Dr Nel is dedicated to helping you hear better and live more fully with expert, compassionate care. If you or a loved one are struggling with hearing, book a free hearing test today and discover how hearing aids could change your life. Stoma Support Waterside Stoma Support meets at St Andrew’s Church, Dibden Purlieu every other month. e meetings include a presentation of interest to ostomates and there is usually a Stoma Nurse present to answer any questions you might have. Tea and cake follow with the chance to talk to other members of the group. £2 a session to cover the cost of the room. eir next meeting will be on Wednesday 13th May from 1.30pm until 3pm. Friends and carers are welcome to go along to chat to fellow ostomates. For more information telephone Ian on: 07710 288785 or email: Iangapp13@gmail.com Tai Chi for Fitness & Health continues to grow in popularity; sessions take place on Mondays 9.25am at Colbury Memorial Hall. £5 per session when you attend. Tutored by New Forest Martial Arts sta . TAI CHI FOR FITNESS & HEALTH Parkinson’s Support e New Forest Branch of Parkinson’s UK welcome all Parkinson’s people and their Carers to join their fun chair-based exercise classes. ese classes are held Tuesdays at 10.30am and most Thursdays at 2pm at the Boldre War Memorial Hall, Pilley, SO41 5QG. £3 per class (Carers free). e New Forest Branch of Parkinson’s UK meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Boldre War Memorial Hall, Pilley, SO41 5QG from 2pm to 4.30pm. Friendly support, information and social activities are available for all people with Parkinson’s, their Carers, families and friends. All new members are very welcome. No membership fees, but voluntary donations always welcome. Contact: 07595 927299 or visit: www.parkinsonsnewforest.org.uk New Forest Disability New Forest Disability is at The Grove every Thursday to support Waterside residents with their disabilityrelated bene ts. is service is by appointment only and pre-booked through their main o ce on: 01425 628750. ey also o er a Drop-in Advice Service at Hythe Library on the first Tuesday of every month, between 11am and 1pm. So, if you need advice on equipment, transport, carer support, social activities, disabled facilities grants (ramps, level access showers, door widening), disability-related bene ts, support groups or anything else, go along and ask their friendly adviser a question. ey’d be happy to help. For more information about the services they o er, visit: www.newforestdis.org.uk
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