A NEW audiology service is being launched for people living in the Newquay area.

The Specsavers hearing hub will be opening at the Wax Gym building at Newquay Sports Centre in Tretherras Road on Tuesday, May 5.

The hearing hub will be returning to the town for the first time since the Covid-19 lockdown, when restrictions on social distancing and travel caused the service to close.

People with audiology issues, including hearing aid problems and wax removal needs, have previously had to travel to Truro and St Austell for treatment.

The delay in re-establishing the service has been due to a lack of appropriate sites in the area.

The Tretherras Road site already houses a variety of therapy outlets and has a large car park that provides free spaces for visitors, including fully accessible spaces for those who need them.

Kerry Pipe, a registered hearing aid dispenser, will be the clinical lead running the new service.

She said: “We’re delighted to announce the launch of the hearing hub. This is a really significant service for the people of Newquay.

“I’ve lived and worked in Newquay for most of my life, so I understand how important a purpose-made service like this will be for meeting the needs of residents.

“Opening our service here means people won’t have to travel to Truro or St Austell. For a while now, people have been asking when we’re going back to Newquay, so that’s been the driving force behind the decision.

“The service will have a sound-treated room, and we have a dedicated administration team who will take bookings.

“We’ll provide thorough, professional hearing services using the most up-to-date equipment, as well as offering wax removal and the very latest hearing aids.’

The hub will be open on Tuesdays to begin with, increasing to Tuesdays and Thursdays when the service is fully operational.