Gerald Hewitt
“Ciara deserves 5 stars for her professional manner, clear analysis, excellent advice and friendly disposition. Highly recommended.“

We’re Northern Ireland’s experts in hearing care. We provide independent hearing health care through your local optician’s practice, in your local community.
And because we’re a completely independent hearing care provider, we always only recommend hearing aids based on what’s best suited to your individual hearing loss, your specific needs and your lifestyle. Rather than suggesting a hearing aid model based on which manufacturer we may be commercially affiliated with, unlike many hearing aid retailers.
So you can be assured of a hearing solution that is suited to you, not us.
With us, you’re guaranteed to receive unbiased hearing advice that you can trust from a local hearing aid audiologist who is Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists (BSHAA) registered.
Your local True Tone hearing aid audiologist will build a relationship with you and take the time to make sure you get the very best from your hearing aids, because we appreciate that this is what is needed for you to get a new lease of life from your new hearing aids.
Getting the right hearing aids is all about you, your lifestyle and what you need your hearing aids to do. Our audiologist will advise you and help you on your journey to restoring your hearing!
We offer the very latest technology in an extensive range of hearing aids, from ALL the World’s leading hearing aid brands, including ReSound, Starkey, Signia, Widex, Oticon, Bernafon, Oticon and Unitron.
Our Audiologists regularly review the very latest developments in hearing aid technology to ensure you receive the best possible hearing aid model for your budget. These include rechargeable aids that do not need batteries; aids that sync with most Bluetooth devices; aids with artificial intelligence to automatically adapt to your surroundings; even aids with fitness tracking, fall detection and emergency contact alert functions.
Being independent, and therefore flexible in our approach, means we’re set up to offer the highest levels of service and aftercare as standard. And our patient focussed team make sure they deliver the service and aftercare that suits you, not us!
Please bear in mind that comprehensive, free aftercare is crucially important when you purchase hearing aids, because unlike glasses, you can’t just put them on and walk away. You will need the ongoing care and support of a dedicated, caring, audiologist.
Independent hearing aid providers like us, were rated the most highly amongst patients, over and above all the High Street retailers! That’s the feedback from leading consumer magazine, Which? in their July 2022 article on the ‘Best Hearing Aid Providers’, based on a survey conducted in June 2020 of 1,572 hearing aid customers.
“Local independents excelled at thoroughness of testing and staffing (including knowledge and professionalism). Survey respondents also praised their aftercare and price (including value for money).”
Source: Which?
In fact, independent hearing aid providers were the only hearing aid providers to achieve 5 stars.
“It’s crucial to choose a trusted retailer to ensure you increase your chances of getting the best hearing aid for you.” Source: Which? July 2022.
“Ciara deserves 5 stars for her professional manner, clear analysis, excellent advice and friendly disposition. Highly recommended.“
“Just had a wonderful customer service experience with your Audiologist, Ciara, in your Newry, Co Down clinic. A relatable, understanding and very professional audiologist. I will be recommending Ciara and her service far and wide. Thank you so much for a very positive experience.”
“Great service from Shane. Very helpful. I would definitely recommend a visit to him if you have any hearing problems.”
“I had my first appointment in True tone hearing Armagh clinic my hearing specialist was Ciara Donnan as soon as I entered the room for my appointment she made me feel very at ease with her personality and her knowledge of her job I left feeling reassured and with the outcome that I was hoping for thank you Ciara!“
“I am delighted to leave a review for Katie, Optometrist at BH McKeague, Ballymena. I was very unsure about choosing my hearing aids and about how these would perform better than my NHS ones. I cannot believe how good my Starkey AI bte hearing aids are. Katie had such patience, gave me very explicit instructions and I was completely confident I had chosen the right ones. Having no batteries was a big plus. I know if I have any issues Katie has assured me to get in touch at any time.“
“Had my first ever hearing test with Ciara Donnan at True Tone hearing today. I was put at ease immediately and the assessment process was outlined so I was aware of what was going to happen. Each part of the assessment was explained at each stage and Ciara went over my results with me, explaining the results and recommending options where required. I can’t recommend Ciara highly enough; she was very friendly, knowledgeable and put things in terms I could understand. An excellent experience.“
“A big thank you to Katie for testing and supplying hearing aids for me. Best thing I’ve ever done! It was a great service, great after-care, and nothing was too much trouble.”
“My wife and mother in law was in on Wednesday and Katie could not have been more helpful and caring during our treatment. We would highly recommend for anyone needing this service.she really made my mother in law who is 93 feel very comfortable and well looked after.the best service and care I have ever received. Very professional and caring”
“I expected today on my hearing test for the person to pop a device into my ears and say you’re good there is no wax or anything else they could see, but not in this case, the lady called Ciara went through my history relating to my job and what it entailed then checked my ears as I watched the screen then got me to go into a sound proof inclosure and did another test and finally got me to do a visual test on a computer screen and I am happy to say I passed and my hearing is perfect which I am delighted about and going forward Ciara was able to give advice on wearing hear protection while using power tools, if any one has concerns about their hearing just book an appointment with this lady.”
“Ciara, thank you so much for your support and expertise. I will be happy to let you know how I get on and keep you posted. Your interest and commitment to what you are doing with great professionalism is beyond question. All the best in the future.“