Lymington

Address
1 Newington Court
Emsworth Road
Lymington
SO41 9AW
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Opening Times
We are open by appointment only
Lymington Branch

Our only dedicated hearing centre

Welcome to the Rawlings Hearing Care Centre in Lymington, your local hub for expert audiology services. We offer:

Independent Audiology Provider

As an independent provider, we are not tied to a single hearing aid manufacturer. This means we can offer a truly personalised service, selecting the best hearing devices and accessories to match your specific needs and lifestyle. With a range of economical options to the very latest in hearing aid technology and connectivity, we can help you choose the hearing solution to best assist you. Working alongside top Audiology brands like Widex and Starkey

Bill Mills brings years of professional experience and outstanding patient care. Bill runs clinics at our Lymington branch every Tuesday and Thursday, and also sees patients at our other Rawlings Hampshire locations. We welcome patients from across Hampshire and the New Forest.

You’ll find us just a 3-minute walk from Lymington High Street, on Emsworth Road, opposite the car park near the Barbe Museum. Our spacious, purpose-designed hearing centre provides a calm and quiet environment to ensure the best experience during your visit.

Bill takes time to understand your concerns and goals, delivering high-quality care and helping you achieve optimal hearing performance.

Please note: The Lymington branch is dedicated to hearing care only. For optical services, please visit one of our other Rawlings Opticians locations.

What our Lymington customers say about us

  • From the very first meeting, I felt I was in a safe pair of hands. I visited the Lymington branch to have my ears syringed. Totally professional experience with excellent follow up and response times. I will most definitely choose them again if I need the same service.

    Theresa Beaumont Avatar Theresa Beaumont
    10 April 2025

    Really so impressed with Bill who has spent a good deal of time sorting out my mum’s hearing loss. First to have done this after several bad experiences with other providers. He showed he really cared about her and the result is a very happy 90 year old mum! Thank you Bill!

    Daniel Taylor Avatar Daniel Taylor
    26 November 2024

    Having recently acquired my wonderful new aids..... I wish to thank Bill, his very professional and thorough service. A well deserved 5 stars.

    Allan Wolff Avatar Allan Wolff
    26 October 2024
  • Had a good thorough annual hearing check with Bill Mills, who readjusted my hearing aids to suit me better. Fantastic service, to be recommended.

    Sue Jobber Avatar Sue Jobber
    10 October 2024

    Had a good thorough annual hearing check with Bill Mills, who readjusted my hearing aids to suit me better. Fantastic service, to be recommended.

    Sue Jobber Avatar Sue Jobber
    26 September 2024

    Excellent, quick, friendly and efficient. My daughter was made to feel at ease whilst her ears were cleared out. Thank you

    Amy Morris Avatar Amy Morris
    26 September 2024
  • Recently I was in a panic mode as my right ear had completely blocked any sound And gave me a miserable weekend. I’m normally under the hospital for regular removal of ear wax but My appt was running late.I was apprehensive as I had always been seen At the hospital knowing That I was always used to micro suction. My experience with solent hearing was one hundred per cent.I felt very relaxed with Peter And he gave me a thorough examination,and very very gentle and proffesional. And the big bonus he said it was only one ear that needed doing and I know much cheaper than a lot of places Thank you again Peter I look forward to seeing you in the future re hearing aids Dawn Parkyn Update I have recently attended an appt for my hearing aids. Taken over recently by Rawlingsons, k was apprehensive as I had only just got used to The previous owners.( you know what it’s like when you change doctors & dentists) But I needn’t have got myself in a stew as Bill Was very gentle and ver professional in his work and nothing to much trouble so I’m one happy customer, so if you are one that gets. Concerned I can assure you there’s no need Happy days Dawn Parkyn

    Dawn Parkyn Avatar Dawn Parkyn
    26 August 2024

    Bill was very friendly on my first visit to Rawlings. He was extremely knowledgeable and adjusted the settings of my hearing aid to improve the incoming volume which has made a positive difference. I have already spoken highly of Bill and recommended him to friends.

    Carol Riggs Avatar Carol Riggs
    26 August 2024

    I have found Mr Mills to be thorough in his attention to detail, helpful and considerate to all my hearing needs! I will be encouraging my friends to seek his assistance when they require this in the future.

    Roz Piggott Avatar Roz Piggott
    10 July 2024
  • Bill was fantastic and made the whole wax removal experience very easy.

    Ashley Young Avatar Ashley Young
    10 July 2024

    I am so pleased that I came across Solent Hearing. I found Peter Robertson to be very professional . He gave me a thorough hearing test and advised me of the type of hearing aid I needed for my particular hearing loss. Peter explained everything so well and advised that if I had any problems I can always give him a call between appointments.

    Fran Connolly Avatar Fran Connolly
    26 February 2024

    Peter and Nikki offer a truly 5 star service. He is a lovely guy, he really knows his trade and nothing is too much trouble.

    Mike Barron Avatar Mike Barron
    10 July 2023
  • Peter has visited my mother at home to evaluate her hearing needs more than once and has supplied everything needed to make sure her hearing is as good as possible. I highly recommend him.

    Shar Sweeney Avatar Shar Sweeney
    10 July 2023

    Very professional service at fairly short notice, my second visit once again brilliant service, thanks.

    Clive Swearse Avatar Clive Swearse
    10 July 2023

    Peter did a very professional job clearing wax. Highly recommended

    Mike Green Avatar Mike Green
    10 July 2023
  • I used Solent Hearing for the first time, to have my earwax cleared. I was very impressed with the service, Peter was very professional, and the whole experience was very quick and painless. I would not hesitate using Solent Hearing again. Thank you for a very good service.

    Alison Kay Avatar Alison Kay
    10 July 2023

    Found the team at Solent Hearing to be professional. From the initial booking reservation to conducting the treatment. Having used of clinics in the last few years it was sensibly priced too.

    Dave Grant Avatar Dave Grant
    10 July 2023

    I have been extremely pleased with the excellent and personal service I have received with Peter. He gives his clients plenty of time answering their concerns and questions. I don't hesitate to recommend him for impartial guidance and advice.

    Ant K Avatar Ant K
    10 July 2023
  • Peter offered an appointment within 24 hours, super service, super professional and he sorted my ear wax issue - a super experience all round - highly recommended.

    David Marsh Avatar David Marsh
    10 July 2023

    I found Peter Robertson to be very professional, efficient and easy to talk to about my problems with ear wax which he resolved quickly and without a long wait for an appointment. He also gave me excellent advice about hearing aids and offered competitive pricing which included first rate after sales care. I will definitely use Peter again for ear wax removal and replacement hearing aids in the future and I have no hesitation in recommended him. John Carter

    John Carter Avatar John Carter
    26 February 2023

    I used Solent Hearing for the first time, to have my earwax cleared. I was very impressed with the service, Peter was very professional, and the whole experience was very quick and painless. I would not hesitate using Solent Hearing again. Thank you for a very good service.

    Alison Kay Avatar Alison Kay
    26 February 2023

Our Lymington branch staff

Bill Mills

Manager

Bill Mills

MSHAA

I am passionate about my job, and I believe in giving excellent service delivered with trust and integrity and clients regularly refer friends and family to me. When the position of Audiology Lead with Rawlings Opticians came up, I knew it was the perfect role as I wanted to work with a genuinely “independent” hearing device provider, not one which is either owned or allied to one particular brand.

I knew from experience that this would give me the opportunity to give a more professional service to tailor the hearing solution more specifically to the patients’ individual requirements. Offering wax removal and earplugs as well leads to an interesting and varied working day.

My life as a Hearing Aid Audiologist began in 2014 when I decided to have a career change as having had many years of international travel working in the textile industry, I wanted to be based in the UK for a better work/life balance. I enjoy working with people and to be able to genuinely improve someone’s quality of life puts a smile on my face (as well as my patients!) when they realise what a difference hearing well can make to them. Providing audiology services has seen me working in Devon for a hearing brand before moving to Hampshire to deliver hearing care for a national optical company. Previously based in Lymington, I have worked across multiple locations across Hampshire and Dorset.

I’m a hearing aid wearer, as my hearing was damaged while working in the textile industry. I like to wear Widex aids and have been doing so for the past 3 years

Optometrists / Contact Lens Opticians / Audiologists

Emma Perkis

Emma Perkis

Hearing Care Assistant

I have been working in Optics for 24 years and am a Dispensing Assistant in our Winchester branch. I was first involved in Audiology around 10 years ago when I worked for a multiple opticians where I enjoyed learning to carry out hearing aid repairs and other related tasks, so when Rawlings announced they were going to merge Hearing Care into the business I was thrilled! I had moved to working to Rawlings in 2022 as I knew an independent opticians would give me wider experience and more time to build a relationship with my patients and be part of a close-knit team, so the launch of hearing care here was the cherry on the cake for me.

During my HCA course, my passion for Audiology grew. One of my favourite things I learned was how to take impressions of the ear. I am excited to have my own clinics now and be an extra pair of helping hands for our growing Audiology team.

I have 2 sons, 1 dog, 3 cats – and 1 husband, all of whom keep me busy in my spare time.

Bill Mills

Bill Mills

MSHAA

Travel information

Emsworth Road just opposite
6 from Brockenhurst
112 from Hythe
119 and 120 from New Milton
X1 and X2 from Bournemouth
Lymington Town
Moore Barlow Llp, 48 High Street, Lymington SO41 9Z
Wheelchair access throughout

Out of hours eyecare for customers of the Lymington practice