I’ve got to give a plug for the Musicians’ Hearing Service, a charity organisation who are dedicated to helping with all hearing-related problems that musicians can encounter. From ear protectors and plugs to tinnitus therapy and more they provide an excellent service and big discounts on items that can save your hearing.
A friend recommended the service (they can’t advertise because they are a charity so rely on word of mouth) and, after filling out a short questionnaire online to prove I’m a working musician, I was booked into their London clinic for a fitting. I’ve been wearing moulded ear plugs since the mid 90s and had to renew them due to wear and tear but what I didn’t know was that our ears are constantly growing so, roughly every 4 years, you should have a new fitting taken. I’d had mine for over 20 years so it was high time and the discounts they offer can save you around £100 compared to private options. Three weeks later and the new ear plugs arrived!
If you’re interested then visit them online (don’t be put off by the image of Coldplay on the main page), they have clinics in most major cities in the UK and it’s a simple process to see if you qualify for help. Highly recommended.