Page 46 • The HERALD • 29th January 2026 v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your community Professional, safe ear wax removal service delivered in the comfort of your own home. We use microsuction, water irrigation and manual ear wax removal to suit the different needs of our clients. To book your appointment please call Gosia on 07591 036071 or email: info@watersideearcare.com The Waterside Physiotherapy & Osteopathy Clinic www.thewatersideclinic.co.uk Jon Eyres and Associates • NECK AND BACK PAIN • PREGNANCY RELATED PAIN • ACUPUNCTURE • ARTHRITIC PAIN • ALL SPORTS INJURIES • SHOULDER/ARM PAIN Treatment by Chartered Physiotherapists and Registered Osteopaths Registered with all major health insurers and HCPC Tel: 023 8020 7764 First Floor, South Street Centre, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6EB Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Kit Davison FHP MCFHP MAFHP Qualified Foot Health Practitioner • Corns, Calluses, ingrown toenails, • Athlete’s Foot and thickened toenails. • Toenail and fingernail cutting. Flexible appointments and home visits available. 07752 674591 kdavison@kdfootcare.co.uk http://kdfootcare.co.uk The Waterside Foot Clinic Fully Insured Do you need help with trimming your toenails? A friendly, relaxed treatment in your own home all at a very reasonable cost • Basic Nail Trim • Thick Nail Reduction • Callus Removal • Foot Massage Call Scarlett on 07398 993325 for any further information and to book an appointment £5 DISCOUNT OFF First appointment at The Waterside Foot Clinic for new clients on presentation of this advertisement (One Voucher per Customer) How to Identify Hearing Loss: Signs to Look Out For Advice from Hythe Specsavers Hearing loss o en develops gradually, making it di cult to notice at rst. Many people adapt without realising just how much they’re missing - from the so rustle of leaves to the subtleties of conversation. In fact, it can take years before someone seeks help, by which point communication and quality of life may already be a ected. e sooner hearing loss is identi ed, the sooner it can be managed - improving con dence, relationships, and even long-term cognitive health. So how do you know if you or a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss? Here are some of the most common signs: • You frequently ask others to repeat themselves. • You struggle to follow conversations in noisy places. • You think others are mumbling or not speaking clearly. • You turn up the volume on the TV or radio higher than others prefer. • You miss doorbells, phones ringing, or other household sounds. • You avoid social situations because hearing is di cult or exhausting. • You feel tired or stressed from concentrating to hear. If any of this sounds familiar, it’s worth getting your hearing checked. At Specsavers, we o er free hearing tests, which are quick, painless, and carried out by trained audiologists using the latest diagnostic equipment. Even if you’re not sure whether you have hearing loss, a test can give you peace of mind - or identify an issue early so it can be treated e ectively. Modern hearing aids are far more advanced than most o er features like Bluetooth connectivity, adaptive sound environments and smartphone control. Many people nd their con dence and energy improve signi cantly once they start hearing better. We also o er a professional wax removal service, as blocked ears can sometimes cause temporary hearing issues that are easily resolved. Dr Nel Govender is Hearcare Director at Specsavers Southampton City Centre and Hythe, with over 25 years of global audiology experience, Dr Nel o ers expert, personalised care to help you hear clearly and live con dently. people expect. ey’re discreet, comfortable, and Dr Nel Govender SEQUENCE DANCERS Go along to Marchwood Village Hall for dancing on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 2pm to 4pm. e next sessions are Saturday 14th February and Saturday 28th February. Admission is £5 with refreshments included. For queries call Sylvia on: 02380891259. Waterside Health Walks Everyone is very welcome to go along and join in any of the free Waterside Health Walks: Thursday 5th February, 2pm at Hythe Marina for a 2mile walk; Monday 9th February, 10am at Tilery Road for a 2.7 mile walk; Saturday 14th February, 10.30am at Denny Wood for a 5.7 mile walk; Thursday 19th February 2pm at Gang Warily for a 2.4 mile walk. For more information about the Waterside Health Walks group please contact Mike Roberts on: 023 8084 7461 or 07811 361319. Totton Stroke Group Totton Stroke Group meet on Wednesdays, 1.30pm–3.30pm at Totton Community Centre. Meetings include lots of chatting in small groups, playing games, co ee, tea and biscuits, frequent music and entertainment, creative work, simple cooking and bingo. ey look forward to welcoming new members and volunteers. If you would like to attend the meetings please contact Shelia on: 0742 427 4186, Suzie on: 0773 805 4680 or Steve on: 0783 335 3351.
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