The Best Amplified Phones for the Deaf & Hard Of Hearing

Your phone is your main link to your family and loved ones, so when it rings, you need to be able to take notice and make contact. For the hearing impaired, this can be difficult, as standard ringer and receiver volumes are often too low and are not compatible for use with hearing aids. To solve this problem, Health and Care offers a number of intuitive Amplified Telephones and Amplified Mobile Phones, built with extra-loud ringtones, clear and easy-to-hear receivers, as well as a number of other features to make them as accessible and simple to use for just about anyone.

An amplified telephone can make your phone conversations crisp, clear and easy to understand

Benefits of an Amplified Telephone

Compared to standard telephones and mobile phones, amplified telephones are much easier to use for the hearing impaired and the elderly. Some of the most useful benefits of amplified telephones are:

• Loud Ringtones: All of our amplified telephones feature loud and adjustable ringtones that allow them to be heard from just about anywhere
• Clear and Loud Receivers: When on a call, you'll be able to hear the person on the other end much better than a standard phone so you won't miss out on key details
• Hearing Aid Compatibility: Our amplified telephones are designed to work seamlessly with your existing hearing aid for clear and simple use
• Easy to See and Use: Most of our amplified telephones feature large buttons with clear, easy-to-read labelling to help those with visual deficits

World's Loudest Amplified Telephone

Geemarc Amplipower 50 Amplified Telephone

If you're looking for a clear and loud amplified telephone, you can't do any better than the Geemarc Amplipower 50 Amplified Telephone. Allowing you to select your desired receiver volume up to a booming 60dB, the Amplipower 50 is the world's loudest amplified telephone, ensuring you're able to hear it loud and clear whenever you need to.

Made with a simple design and large, easy-to-read buttons, this phone makes calling quick and easy, and features red, green and blue speed dialling buttons so you can reach your most called contacts in seconds. Compatible with all hearing aids with telecoil facility, this phone also features a handy pull-out number card to keep your contacts close at hand when you need them.

Identify Contacts with Photos

Geemarc Photophone 100 Amplified Picture Telephone

For children, the elderly or those with visual impairments, finding contacts and dialling numbers can be difficult without a visual aid. The Geemarc Photophone 100 Amplified Picture Telephone is designed to solve this problem as it features large and customisable photo buttons to allow easy identification and dialling of important contacts. With a loud receiver that's thee to four times louder than a standard phone, the Photophone 100 is easy to hear, see and use, making it accessible for just about anyone.

Be Ready for Any Emergency

Amplicomms BigTel 50 Alarm Plus Big Button Amplified Corded Telephone

While all of our amplified telephones are easy to hear and feature plenty of options for accessibility, there are few that are as equipped for emergencies as this next choice. The Amplicomms BigTel 50 Alarm Plus Big Button Amplified Corded Telephone is equipped with a loud receiver, booming ring, large buttons and hearing aid compatibility, and also features a wearable alarm transmitter to provide safety and peace of mind around the home.

The splash-proof transmitter can be worn around the wrist or neck, and features a red alarm button connected to direct-dial numbers. This is ideal for anyone who lives alone and is worried about falls, allowing them to contact their loved ones or emergency services at the touch of a button.

Cordless and Loud with an Answering Machine

Amplicomms PowerTel 780 Cordless Amplified Telephone with Answering Machine

While corded telephones are a good option to prevent those with memory issues from misplacing their phone, you can't beat the freedom that a cordless phone provides. The Amplicomms PowerTel 780 Cordless Amplified Telephone with Answering Machine provides the best of both worlds, with loud and crisp sound, cordless use and even a built-in answering machine.

In addition to the loud receiver and ringer, tone control allows crisp recognition of specific details like "T"s and "S"s, ensuring every detail is easy to hear. Allowing programming of  three sound profiles for the different levels of hearing in your household, this is an ideal option for anyone looking for all the accessibility of an amplified phone with the benefits of a modern home phone. Making this phone fully expandable, Additional Portable Powertel Handsets are available to outfit all the rooms in your house.

Loud, Easy-to-See Mobile Phone

Amplicomms Powertel M9500 Senior Smartphone Mobile Phone

Modern smartphones can be difficult to use for visually impaired or elderly users, and there can often be a steep learning curve that makes everyday use a pain. The Amplicomms Powertel M9500 Senior Smartphone Mobile Phone is designed to solve this problem and is made with a high resolution, easy-to-see screen, large buttons, an extra-loud receiver and hearing aid compatibility.

Our customers love this as an accessible alternative to modern smartphones, making having conversations while out and about easy, clear and hassle-free. This handy phone also includes voice typing technology and assisted GPS, making it easier than ever to find locations, type messages and do just about anything a modern mobile phone allows.

Using Your Phone Has Never Been Easier

If you or a loved one has found it harder and harder to use your standard phone, whether because it's too hard to hear, to hard to see or anything else, these accessible phones can help. They eliminate the frustrating misunderstandings and constant repetitions that plague your calls with loved ones, and can finally let you speak clearly at a normal tone, knowing you'll be coming out clear and loud on the other end.

If you'd like to take a look for yourself at all the accessible phone options we have at Health and Care, you can browse our Amplified Telephones section, or take a look at all of our aids for the hard of hearing in our Hard of Hearing Help for the Home category! If you would like any help selecting an appropriate product for your needs, please call our Customer Care Team at 020 7720 2266, and we'll be happy to help you find the best solution for you and your loved ones.

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Geemarc Amplipower 50 Amplified Telephone   (76) Fully adjustable volume from a normal receiver volume to 60dB Ringing volume is adjustable to meet your individual requirements Smart and simple design makes answering a call quick and easy Large buttons with high contrast numbers enable easy dialling £79.99View £79.99View    In stock now FREE UK delivery 12 month warranty Expert advice on hand

Geemarc Photophone 100 Amplified Picture Telephone   (18) Amplified phone with quick dial photo buttons Ideal for children and older people who struggle to remember numbers. Receiver volume up to 30db, 3 to 4 times as loud a normal phone Suitable for people with high frequency hearing loss £39.99View £39.99View    In stock now FREE UK delivery 12 month warranty Expert advice on hand

Amplicomms BigTel 50 Alarm Plus Big Button Amplified Corded Telephone Adjustable volume for louder ringing and receiver Larger button sizes providing easier dialling Splash-proof alarm transmitter suitable for wearing on wrist or around neck Three programmable speed-dial buttons ideal for emergency use £85.99View £85.99View    In stock now FREE UK delivery 12 month warranty Expert advice on hand

Amplicomms PowerTel M9500 Senior Smartphone Mobile Phone   (1) Brighter screen and larger font sizes for easier viewing Louder ringtone and handset volumes Hearing aid compatibility M4/T4 Simplified interface for more straightforward use £199.99View £199.99View    In stock now FREE UK delivery 12 month warranty Expert advice on hand

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