About

Buxton Hearing Centre opened in May 2023. Owned by Clare Kewney, Brad Snelling and Rory Kewney it is part of The Hearing Centres group of clinics, a family run business which also includes Bollington Hearing Centre, Leek Hearing Centre, Biddulph Hearing Centre & Cheadle Hearing Centre. We also provide support for the Deafness Support Network in Northwich and at Chapel House, a dementia care home.

Placing an emphasis on customer care, we offer a holistic approach to prescribing hearing aids which includes delving into people’s lifestyles before making any hearing aid recommendations.

We also use the latest technology for ear wax removal making the experience a comfortable one.

Our team (and centres) have grown so although we have a team of staff, you will always be seen by either Clare, Brad, Rory, Olivia, Harry, Lisa or Martyn in our Buxton Centre and be welcomed by Louise or Amanda.

Director / Owners

Clare Snelling

HAD, FdSc, FSHAA, Clinical Audiologist

Clare followed in her father’s footsteps and qualified as an Audiologist in 1997. She is a registered Health and Care Professional (HCPC), a Fellow of the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists (BSHAA), and a member of the National Community Hearing Association (NCHA).

Having gained many years’ experience working in the NHS and after that, in the private sector, Clare has a wealth of knowledge. In addition, she is fully trained in all the earwax removal methods, (micro suction, irrigation, and instrumentation). She is also an expert in hearing technology and a Tinnitus Advisor. Additionally, Clare lectures on behalf of Mary Hare School for the Deaf and UK Audiology Ltd.

Clare was recently awarded ‘Business Person of the Year’ at the North Cheshire Business Awards.

Bradley Snelling

HCA, Clinical Ear Care Specialist

Brad came to audiology quite late in life having spent twenty-five years working in performing arts. He was head of year at a performing arts college, spent eleven years owning several Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools.

Brad also created the UK’s first 80’s music festival and managed 80s pop band Kajagoogoo and lead singer Limahl.

He retrained as an HCA and clinical ear care specialist in 2018 and working alongside Clare running Veterans Hearing Support.

This is their second venture together.

Rory Kewney

HAD, FSHAA, PGCert(HE), FHEA, Clinical Audiologist

Rory Kewney is a qualified, registered audiologist with over twenty-five years of experience in all aspects of hearing care. Rory is passionate about using his skills, knowledge, and expertise to help local patients comfortably and quickly recover from pain, discomfort and balance problems caused by ear wax blockages.

Prior to joining The Hearing Centres, Rory owned Silk Hearing and Positive Hearing. They have both become part of the Hearing Centres group of clinics. Rory was also an audiology lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University and the Clinical Director of a national healthcare company.

He believes in providing affordable, exceptional quality hearing care services that help the local community.

Rory continues to teach at Mary Hare School for the Deaf and until recently served on the BSHAA council (the professional body) for 3 terms.

He has also been on several Charity missions fitting hearing aids to those people in countries who cannot access hearing care.

Why choose us?

• More than 50 years of experience assisting people with their hearing
• Trusted referral partner for local medical centres and pharmacies
• A wide range of up-to-date hearing solutions and systems
• Integrated approach includes help with tinnitus and ear wax removal
• The latest diagnostic methods and facilities as well as a dedicated ear treatment room
• We are totally independent, community oriented and well established

At Buxton Hearing Centre, we aim to deliver the very highest standards of service, care, and expertise to our patients. We love to solve your hearing problems and to see your quality of life transformed. You will get all the time you need. We will listen to your concerns, explore treatment options, and support you through every step of your hearing recovery.

Book an appointment now and start the journey back to better hearing health.