Why Your Annual Hearing MOT is as Crucial as Your Dental Check-up in 2026

The Annual Audit: Don’t Let Hearing Be Your Forgotten New Year’s Resolution

Every January, we commit to better health: we book the dentist, visit the optometrist, and promise to hit the gym. But how often does an annual Hearing MOT make the list?

In Ireland, we’re fantastic at preventative care for our eyes and teeth, yet hearing health remains one of the most overlooked aspects of wellness. Just like eyesight, hearing often degrades so gradually that you don’t notice the change until it begins affecting your daily life—from struggling with the “craic” in a noisy pub to missing crucial details in a work meeting.

This year, make a meaningful resolution: prioritise your hearing health with an Annual Hearing MOT at Pinnacle Hearing.

What Happens During a Hearing Check?

Unlike a simple online check, a comprehensive Hearing MOT with a qualified audiologist at Pinnacle Hearing is a thorough diagnostic assessment of your entire auditory system. It is quick, painless, and completely non-committal.

Your hearing check includes:

1. A Detailed History & Lifestyle Discussion: We discuss your health, your lifestyle, and any concerns (like that ringing in your ear, or tinnitus).
2. Otoacoustic and Otoscopic Examination: A visual inspection and technical check to rule out physical issues like excess earwax or damage to the eardrum.
3. Pure Tone Audiometry: The gold-standard test to determine the softest sounds you can hear across different frequencies.
4. Speech-in-Noise Testing: Crucially, we check how well you understand speech in the type of noisy environments common in Irish social life.

The results provide a clear “baseline” picture of your hearing. If everything is fine, you leave with peace of mind. If we detect an early issue, we can discuss preventative steps immediately, helping you safeguard your cognitive health and career performance for the future.

An Irish Advantage: Are You Eligible for the PRSI Grant?

Taking action on your hearing health is more affordable than you might think, thanks to state support.

The Department of Social Protection’s PRSI Treatment Benefit Scheme offers a grant of up to €1,000 towards the cost of hearing aids (up to €500 per ear) once every four years, provided you have the required PRSI contributions. This benefit is available to insured workers, the self-employed, and retired people.

How Pinnacle Hearing Helps:

At Pinnacle Hearing, we are an approved supplier for the Treatment Benefit Scheme. When you book your Annual Hearing MOT, our team can check your eligibility instantly using your PPS number, guiding you through the process step-by-step.

For many patients, this means accessing the latest, most discreet hearing technology for free, or with a significantly reduced cost. Don’t let the potential cost be a barrier to better hearing in 2026.

Next Step: Book Your 2026 Hearing Check

A hearing test is your investment in better communication, better health, and a more engaged life. Start 2026 with confidence and clarity.

Click here to book your comprehensive Annual Hearing MOT and let us check your PRSI grant eligibility today.