A healthcare company is set to create new jobs after expanding its South West presence with the acquisition of a new base in Exeter city centre.
Scrivens Hearing Care, a leader in community-based audiology services, has announced the acquisition of a new hearing care facility which was formerly occupied by CHIME. It will serve as a central hub for Scrivens’ NHS and private patients in Devon.
Scrivens is a family owned business with its head office in Birmingham and a network of 166 optical and hearing care branches across England and Wales, with 1,000 employees.
Scrivens Hearing Care director Mark Georgevic said the new centre, based on Queen Street, will strengthen Scrivens’ regional presence, alongside additional satellite clinics supporting communities across Devon and the surrounding areas.
The business has over a decade of experience directly supporting the NHS with routine adult audiology care, and it plans to build upon CHIME’s established reputation in the region.
Its expansion plans include a recruitment drive for hearing aid audiologists across Devon, as well as a branch manager for the new Exeter location.
Mr Georgevic said: “We are delighted to announce this strategic acquisition as part of our drive to support more people with hearing loss across the county.
“Our new home is the fantastic facility formerly occupied by CHIME, and it will become a cornerstone of our audiology services in the region, utilising the latest hearing test technology and offering a wide range of hearing aids to suit all needs and budgets.
“We are keen to continue the good work delivered by CHIME over recent years and look forward to welcoming both existing and new customers to Scrivens.
“We also look forward to collaborating with local healthcare partners to establish the best possible and accessible hearing care, while helping to reduce waiting times for NHS audiology services.
“We are delighted to have secured the talent of the existing CHIME team. However, to fulfil our ambitions and meet growing demand for Scrivens Hearing Care services, we are looking to further expand the team.”
