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Hearing Aid Assessment

A hearing aid assessment is carried out by an audiologist and a doctor, and consists of hearing tests, explanations and a discussion about any hearing aids.

Before

Before your appointment, think about your own situation with regard to your hearing:

  • In what situations do you find that you have difficulty hearing?

    • in conversations with several people?
    • when listening to children's voices?
    • in family life?
    • in everyday life at work or school?

  • What are your expectations?

  • Are you motivated to get a hearing aid or other hearing assistance device if it turns out that you have hearing loss?

Feel free to ask family or friends whether they have noticed any changes in your hearing.

Feel free to bring someone close to you to the appointment. You will receive a lot of information, and it is helpful if you can gain a better understanding of you and your hearing challenges together.

During

First, you will have a hearing test. The test results will be considered in relation to the challenges you experience in everyday life. The aim is to establish a shared understanding of your treatment needs. The test is carried out by an audiologist or an audiopedagogue, and then, if necessary, an ear, nose and throat specialist.

An audiologist has specialist knowledge of audiology (the study of hearing and sound), hearing aids and other audiological equipment, and how these can be adapted for users with different types of hearing loss.  

You will also talk with us about hearing and, if relevant, hearing aids.

We will show you different hearing aids that may suit you based on the type of hearing loss, lifestyle, fine motor skills and vision.

To have the cost of hearing aids covered by NAV, we must submit a separate application, which you will need to sign. We will help you with this. There is no co-payment.

After the hearing test and discussion, you may meet with an ear, nose and throat specialist for further examinations and to establish a diagnosis.

After

If you are to receive hearing aids, you will be called in for a separate appointment for a trial and fitting.

Last professionally updated 09.09.2026

Contact

  • Contact the Hearing Centre
    En by omgitt av trær og en elv

    Sørlandet Hospital Kristiansand

    Egsveien 100, Building 10

    Egsveien 100, Building 10, 4615 Kristiansand

    Transport

    ​You can reach our locations by public transport. Visit Agder public transport to find your route:akt.no

    ​You may be entitled to reimbursement of necessary expenses when travelling to and from your place of treatment.

    As a general rule, you should use public transport, and you must pay a co-payment. To get reimbursed for travel expenses you have paid, you must complete a travel expense claim form and send it toPatient travel.

    Practical information

    ​​At the hospital pharmacy in Kristiansand, you can fill prescriptions and buy pharmacy products.

    You will find us on the first floor of the main building, near the entrance.
    Open weekdays from 08:30 to 16:30.

    Kristiansand Hospital Pharmacy

    Can't make your appointment? If you receive your appointment letter digitally via helsenorge.no, you can now send a message directly to the department you are due to visit if you need to reschedule your appointment. You must be a registered user of Helsenorge to access this service.
    You can also contact the department where you have an appointment or call the switchboard on: 38 07 30 00
    ​

    Children and young people are affected when someone in the family is ill and need to understand what is happening. You may be a patient yourself, a relative, or a parent of sick children who have siblings. We at the hospital will help ensure that the children and young people in your family are well cared for.

    Children as relatives


    ​​Visiting hours may vary between departments and locations. Please check with the department where you have an appointment for further information.

    See an overview of the hospital's departments

    General visiting hours:

    Arendal:
    17.00-19.00 on weekdays
    14.00-16.00 and 18.00-19.00 on weekends and public holidays

    Flekkefjord:
    14.00-15.00 and 18.00-19.00
    Maternity ward: 17.00-19.00 (quiet time/no visitors: 14.00-16.00)

    Kristiansand:
    17.00-19.00 on weekdays
    14.00-16.00 and 18.00-19.00 on weekends and public holidays 

    Postnatal ward: 16.00–18.00 every day for the newborn's healthy siblings.

    ​The patient library in Arendal is located in the basement of the main building. It is self-service and open 24 hours a day. You can borrow books and read newspapers and magazines here.

    Many people wish to bring flowers when visiting a patient in hospital, but due to allergies and the risk of infection, several of our departments are flower-free. If you would like to bring the patient a gift, we would appreciate it if you chose something other than flowers.

    Some patients are also allergic to perfume or perfumed creams. We ask you to take this into consideration.

    Many patients and relatives want to take photos/videos or blog about their time in hospital. This is of course permitted, as long as you respect the privacy of other patients and staff.

    Here are a couple of useful tips on using social media for patients and relatives:

    • Respect others. You must have consent if you want to take photos or videos of patients or staff. All patients are entitled to privacy while in hospital.
    • Parents/guardians decide whether you can take photos of children or publish photos of their children online. Parents should consider what is best for the child. Once the child has turned 12, their views must be given considerable weight. Once the child has turned 15, they decide for themselves whether they are comfortable being photographed and whether the photos may be published.
    • Remember that staff must also give their permission if you want to publish photos you have taken of them.
    • You should remove content you have published if the person concerned asks you to. If someone has posted photos of you online without permission, you can ask them to delete them. If they do not comply, you can contact: www.slettmeg.no.

    Audio recording
    It is not illegal to record conversations in which you take part for private use. However, publishing and sharing recordings requires the consent of the person you are speaking with. Secretly recording conversations in which you do not participate is illegal.

    Our hairdresser is located on the third floor of the hospital's main building and is open to everyone. If needed, the hairdresser can come to the department. The hairdresser also fits wigs. Opening hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 09.00–16.00.
    Book an appointment: ​ 94 81 59 01 

    See also www.harspesialisten.no​​ to book an appointment.

    ​Have you worked in healthcare or received healthcare outside the Nordic countries during the past year?

    This could include, for example, a hospital stay, extensive outpatient treatment or a visit to the dentist. In that case, your GP must test you for bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics (for example, MRSA).

    Ask your GP to send you the test result before your appointment with us and bring it with you when you come to the hospital.

    ​Sometimes we need a room for rest and reflection. We have three such rooms available for you and your relatives. The rooms are open to everyone, regardless of faith or beliefs.

    In Arendal, the hospital's quiet room/chapel is in the basement of the main building. In Kristiansand, the room is on the ground floor of the main building, north entrance. Both rooms are open 24 hours a day. In Flekkefjord, the chapel is by the car park, to the left of the main entrance.

    It is also possible to hold a memorial service in the chapel following a death. Please contact the hospital chaplains to arrange this.

    Eg church in Kristiansand is open every weekday from 08:00 to 18:00 for anyone seeking a place for silence and reflection. Open from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekends.

    Kiosk
    The kiosk is located in the lobby on the first floor. 

    It sells items such as newspapers, weekly magazines, fruit, chocolate, biscuits, ice cream, soft drinks, cards, flowers, some toiletries and various gifts.

    You can also buy buns, chicken wraps, rolls, salads, calzone, panini and sausages.

    Opening hours:
    Monday-Friday: 07.00-21.00
    Saturday and Sunday: 09.00-20.00

    ​Kiosk
    You will find the kiosk on the ground floor in the main building's lobby at Eg.

    Opening hours:
    Monday–Friday: 08:00–20:00
    Saturday and Sunday: 09:30–20:00

    The kiosk sells, among other things, newspapers, magazines, fruit, chocolate, biscuits, ice cream, soft drinks, flowers, cards and various gift items.

    Cafeteria
    The “Kilden” cafeteria is located next to the kiosk and has the same opening hours.

    The cafeteria serves, among other things, rolls, baguettes, salads, cakes, hamburgers and hot dogs.

    We encourage everyone to use their mobile phones considerately and to be considerate of their fellow patients. It is important to set your phone to silent at night, and to silent or vibrate during the day. Out of consideration for other patients, please leave the room if you need to have a lengthy conversation.

    Parking at Sørlandet Hospital is subject to a fee Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 20:00. Anyone wishing to park on hospital grounds must follow the signs and instructions on the payment machines.

    At the hospitals in Arendal and Kristiansand, you can pay for parking using EasyPark (mobile app) or by card at other locations. See the signs for payment options and time limits.

    At the hospital in Kristiansand, you can register your parking through the EasyPark app, at the payment machine where you park, or on the Flowbird website.

    Register payment on the website

    Overview of parking areas at Eg in Kristiansand
     

    At the hospital in Arendal, cameras read vehicle registration numbers as vehicles enter and leave the parking garage through the Autopay service. Follow the signs and read the instructions.

    Pay at the payment machine

    If you have not created a profile onAutopay.io​, you can pay at the machine by the main entrance. Enter your vehicle registration number. You can pay by card.

    Pay automatically

    Register as a customer with your vehicle registration number and bank card at www.autopay.io. Once registered, you will be charged automatically every time you park in the garage.

    During certain periods, for example when there is a lot of snow, it can be difficult to find a parking space. We therefore recommend allowing plenty of time.

    For electric cars:

    Electric cars are charged from the first hour.

    Do you need to charge your car? Not all our hospital sites have charging stations, and those that do have a limited number. You therefore cannot rely on being able to charge your car while you are inside as a patient or visitor. You can see all charging stations here:

    All charging stations on one map - Norwegian EV Association​

    Blood donors can park free of charge at the hospital.
    For more information, contact the blood bank.


    Parents/guardians of children (under 18) who are staying in hospital for more than 14 dayscan park free of charge for the remainder of the child's stay. This also applies if the child's stay begins at another hospital. Contact the hospital department for more information.

    A valid disabled parking permit entitles you to free parking in designated spaces
    Contact the Service Desk to register your disabled parking permit. Vehicles displaying a disabled parking permit are exempt from time limits unless otherwise indicated on the sign.

    Parking for expectant mothers in Kristiansand
    Expectant mothers can park free of charge outside the Women's Department at the hospital in Kristiansand. The maximum parking time is 2 hours.

    Smoking can cause discomfort to others. Thank you for being considerate and helping keep Sørlandet Hospital a smoke-free environment.

    The Service Desk in Arendal is located right by the main entrance. You can contact us here with questions about your appointment at the hospital.

    Opening hours:
    Weekdays: 07:00–21:00.
    Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 09:00–20:00.

    The Service Desk in Kristiansand is located right by the main entrance. You can contact us here with questions about your appointment at the hospital.

    Opening hours:
    Weekdays: 07:30–21:00.
    Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 08:00–21:00.

    Need someone to talk to? Our hospital chaplains have extensive experience supporting people in a range of life situations. They meet you on your terms, regardless of your faith, beliefs or outlook on life. The hospital chaplains are available around the clock, all week, to patients, relatives and staff.

    Would you like to get in touch? You can ask hospital staff for help or call the switchboard on 38 07 30 00.

    The hospital chaplains can also put you in touch with other faith and belief communities.

    If you need an interpreter, please notify the hospital well in advance of your appointment. The cost of the interpreter is covered by the health service.Helsenorge.no

    Patients not fluent in Norwegian are entitled to an interpreter.Helsenorge.no/interpreter

    All visitors can use the hospital's free wireless internet.

    Look for HSO-Gjest on your network and follow the instructions to log in.

    If you cannot find the network, you are in an area that has not yet been covered.

  • Contact the Hearing Centre, Flekkefjord
    Sørlandet sykehus Arendal sett fra luften.

    Sørlandet Hospital Arendal

    Sykehusveien 1

    Sykehusveien 1, 4838 Arendal

    Transport

    You can reach our locations by public transport. Visit Agder Public Transport to find your route:akt.no

    You may be entitled to reimbursement of necessary expenses when travelling to and from your place of treatment.

    As a general rule, you should use public transport, and you will have to pay a co-payment. To get reimbursed for travel expenses you have paid, you must fill in a travel expense claim form and send it toPatient travel.

    Practical information

    You can fill prescriptions and buy pharmacy products at the hospital pharmacy in Arendal.
    You will find us on the ground floor of the main building, just inside the entrance.
    Open weekdays from 08:30 to 16:00.

    Arendal Hospital Pharmacy

    Does your appointment time not work for you? If you receive your appointment letter digitally via helsenorge.no, you can now send a message directly to the department you are visiting if you need a new appointment time. You must be a registered user of Helsenorge to access the service.
    You can also contact the department where you have an appointment or call the switchboard at: 38 07 30 00
    ​

    Children and young people are affected when someone in the family is ill and need to understand what is happening. You may be a patient, a relative, or a parent of sick children with siblings. At the hospital, we will help ensure that the children and young people in your family are well cared for.

    Children as next of kin


    Visiting hours may vary between departments and locations. Please check with the department where you have an appointment for more information.

    See an overview of the hospital's departments

    General visiting hours:

    Arendal:
    17:00–19:00 on weekdays
    14:00–16:00 and 18:00–19:00 on weekends and public holidays

    Flekkefjord:
    14:00–15:00 and 18:00–19:00
    Maternity ward: 17:00–19:00 (siesta/no visits: 14:00–16:00)

    Kristiansand:
    17:00–19:00 on weekdays
    14:00–16:00 and 18:00–19:00 on weekends and public holidays

    Postnatal ward: 16:00–18:00 every day for the newborn's healthy siblings.

    The patient library in Arendal is located in the basement of the main building. It is self-service and open 24 hours a day. Here you can borrow books and read newspapers and magazines.

    Many people like to bring flowers when visiting a patient in hospital, but due to allergies and the risk of infection, several of our departments are flower-free. If you would like to bring the patient a gift, we would appreciate it if you chose something other than flowers.

    Some patients are also allergic to perfume or perfumed creams. We ask you to bear this in mind.

    Many patients and relatives want to take photos/videos or blog about their time in hospital. You are of course welcome to do so, as long as you respect the privacy of other patients and staff.

    Here are a few helpful tips on using social media for patients and relatives:

    • Be considerate of others. You must have consent to take photos or videos of patients or staff. All patients are entitled to privacy while in hospital.
    • Parents/guardians decide whether you may take photos of children or publish photos of their children online. Parents should consider what is best for the child. When the child turns 12, their views should be given considerable weight. When the child turns 15, they decide for themselves whether they are happy to be photographed and whether the photos may be published.
    • Remember that staff must also give their permission if you want to publish photos you have taken of them.
    • You should remove content you have published if the person concerned asks you to. If someone has posted photos of you online without permission, you can ask them to delete them. If they do not listen, you can contact: www.slettmeg.no.

    Audio recordings
    It is not illegal to record conversations you take part in for private use. However, publishing and sharing recordings requires the consent of the person you are speaking with. Secretly recording conversations you are not part of is illegal.

    Have you worked in the healthcare services or received healthcare outside the Nordic countries during the past year?

    This may include, for example, a hospital stay, extensive outpatient treatment or a visit to the dentist. In that case, your general practitioner must test you for bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics (for example, MRSA).

    Ask your general practitioner to send you the test results before your appointment with us and bring them with you when you come to the hospital.

    The main reception in Flekkefjord is right by the main entrance. You can ask questions here about your appointment at the hospital. The reception also helps visitors find the right department.

    Opening hours:
    Weekdays: 07:30–15:30.
    Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: Please contact the department.

    Sometimes we need a room for rest and reflection. We have three such rooms available for you and your relatives. The rooms are open to everyone, regardless of beliefs or faith.

    In Arendal, you will find the hospital’s quiet room/chapel on the basement floor of the main building. In Kristiansand, the room is on the ground floor of the main building, north entrance. Both rooms are open 24 hours a day. In Flekkefjord, the chapel is by the parking lot to the left of the main entrance.

    It is also possible to hold a memorial service in the chapel in the event of a death. To arrange this, please contact the hospital chaplains.

    Eg Church in Kristiansand is open on weekdays from 08:00 to 18:00 for anyone who wants a space for quiet and reflection. Open from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekends.

    Kiosk
    The kiosk is located in the lobby on the first floor.

    The kiosk sells items such as newspapers, weekly magazines, fruit, chocolate, biscuits, ice cream, soft drinks, cards, flowers, some toiletries and various gifts.

    You can also buy pastries, chicken wraps, rolls, salads, calzones, paninis and hot dogs.

    Opening hours:
    Monday–Friday: 07:00–21:00
    Saturday and Sunday: 09:00–20:00

    Parking spaces at Sørlandet Hospital are subject to a fee Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 20:00. Anyone wishing to park on hospital grounds must follow the signs and instructions on the payment machines.

    At the hospitals in Arendal and Kristiansand, you can pay for parking with EasyPark (mobile app) or by card at other locations. Check the signs for payment options and time limits.

    At the hospital in Kristiansand, you can register your parking through the EasyPark app, at the machine where you park, or on the Flowbird website.

    Register and pay on the website

    Overview of parking spaces at Eg in Kristiansand
     

    At the hospital in Arendal, cameras read vehicle registration numbers as vehicles enter and leave the parking garage through the Autopay service. Follow the signs and read the instructions.

    Pay at the payment machine

    If you have not created a profile onAutopay.io​, you can pay at the machine by the main entrance. Enter the vehicle registration number. You can pay by card.

    Pay automatically

    Register as a customer with your vehicle registration number and bank card at www.autopay.io. Once registered, you will pay automatically every time you park in the garage.

    At certain times, for example when there is a lot of snow, it may be difficult to find a parking space. We therefore recommend that you allow plenty of time.

    For electric cars:

    Electric cars are subject to a fee from the first hour.

    Need to charge your car? Not all our hospital sites have charging stations, and those that do have a limited number. Therefore, you cannot count on being able to charge your car while you are inside as a patient or visitor. You can see all charging stations here:

    All charging stations on one map – Norwegian EV Association​

    Blood donors can park for free at the hospital.
    For more information, contact the blood bank.


    Parents/guardians of children (under 18) who are staying in hospital for more than 14 dayscan park for free for the remainder of the child’s stay. This also applies if the child’s stay begins at another hospital. Contact the hospital department for more information.

    A valid disability parking permit entitles you to free parking in designated spaces.
    Contact the Service Centre to register your disability parking permit. Vehicles displaying a disability parking permit are exempt from time limits unless otherwise indicated on the signs.

    Parking for expectant mothers in Kristiansand
    Free parking is available for expectant mothers outside the Women’s Department at the hospital in Kristiansand. The maximum parking time is 2 hours.

    Both parking lots at the hospital are subject to a fee:

    • Monday to Friday: 09:00–17:00
    • Saturday: 09:00–13:00


    You can pay with EasyPark or at a payment machine.


    Long-term parking in parking lot 1

    Atparking lot 1, located on the roof of the parking garage by the emergency response centre, discounted rates are available for long-term parking:


    Short-term parking (up to 3 days)

    • NOK 24 per hour
    • NOK 192 per day


    Long-term parking (3 days or more)

    • NOK 24 per hour
    • NOK 88 per day

    Information about long-term parking and how to activate the discount is available at the payment machine.

    Parking lot 2 is on the left-hand side of Engvald Hansens vei, before you drive all the way up to the hospital.

    This parking lot is for hourly parking only.

    Smoking may cause discomfort to others. Thank you for being considerate and helping to keep Sørlandet Hospital a smoke-free environment.

    The service desk in Arendal is located right by the main entrance. You can contact us here with questions about your appointment at the hospital.

    Opening hours:
    Weekdays: 07:00–21:00.
    Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 09:00–20:00.

    Need someone to talk to? Our hospital chaplains have extensive experience supporting people in different life situations. They meet you on your terms, regardless of your faith, beliefs or outlook on life. Hospital chaplains are available around the clock, every day of the week, to patients, relatives and staff.

    Would you like to get in touch? You can ask hospital staff for help or call the switchboard on 38 07 30 00.

    Hospital chaplains can also put you in touch with other faith and belief communities.

    If you need an interpreter, please notify the hospital well in advance of your appointment. Interpreter expenses are covered by the health service.Helsenorge.no

    Patients not fluent in Norwegian are entitled to an interpreter.Helsenorge.no/interpreter

    All visitors can use free wireless internet at the hospital.

    Look for HSO-Gjest on your network and follow the instructions to log in.

    If you cannot find the network, you are in an area where it has not yet been installed.

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