Livingstons Hearing & Vision Care

Livingstons Hearing & Vision Care: hearing and vision in Tilehurst, Reading

Livingstons Hearing & Vision Care is an independent hearing and vision clinic located in Tilehurst, Reading (United Kingdom). It was founded by audiologist Livingston Sengolraj and operates under the trading name Hearing 360 Degree Ltd, registered in England and Wales with company number 14231362. The centre presents itself as a space with no ties to hearing aid manufacturers or chain quotas, with the stated aim of offering impartial advice and transparent pricing.

Hearing services

The clinic offers audiology services performed by a qualified audiologist in a calm environment. The catalogue includes:

• Ear wax removal: using microsuction and syringing, with a price from £35.
• Hearing tests: pure tone audiometry, speech-in-noise test, tympanometry and tinnitus assessment. The website states that more than ten tests are performed per week.
• Hearing aids: independent advice with no manufacturer ties, with invisible, rechargeable and Bluetooth-enabled options, plus aftercare support.
• Hearing protection: custom-fit protectors for swimming, concerts, motorcycling, construction and music, with prices between £60 and £600.

Vision care and eyewear styling

The vision service goes beyond a conventional eye test: it is presented as a personalised eyewear experience tailored to each patient's needs, comfort and style. Appointments are one-to-one and unhurried, with personalised styling based on face shape and lifestyle. Optometrist Sonya Gandhi brings more than ten years of experience in optical testing and personalised vision care. The process described consists of five steps, from the eye test to frame selection.

Team and experience

The team is made up of three people: Livingston Sengolraj, audiologist and founder, with more than eight years in hearing care; Sonya Gandhi, optometrist with more than ten years in optical testing; and Sonya Manley, practice manager, who manages appointments and aftercare. The clinic states that every consultation is led by a qualified professional and not by a sales agent.

Independent approach and pricing

The company emphasises its independence: it has no ties to hearing aid manufacturers or chain quotas, and states that it only recommends what it considers suitable for each patient. The stated policy is clear pricing from the outset, with no hidden charges and no pressure to buy. Ear wax removal starts from £35 and hearing protection from £60. The clinic also offers fast medical referrals when specialist input is needed.

Reviews and activity

The website shows a 5-star rating based on 134 Google reviews, with testimonials highlighting the clarity of explanations, the absence of sales pressure and personalised care. The clinic states that it serves more than twenty clients per week and that it was founded in 2022 to serve Reading and its surrounding area.

Location and access

The centre is on Norcot Road, Tilehurst, with free on-street parking for one hour and a paid car park on Recreation Road (RG30 4UD). It can be reached by bus on the Purple 17 route, with stops at Blundells Road (towards Water Tower) and The Victoria (towards Reading).

14 Norcot Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6BU · Phone: 0118 304 9779 · Email: info@hearingandvision.co.uk