Patrick Morrison

Patrick has been with the BTA since 2016, first as a volunteer and then as a full-time member of the Helpline team.

He enjoys walking his rescue dogs Hagrid & Bonnie, setting up his weekly planner and baking the perfect 10 minute cookie.

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I began to take control

Jenny contacted us wanting to share what happened to her on a night out six years ago, when she forgot to take and wear earplugs. She hoped sharing her story would encourage more people to use earplugs when we are able to get back to clubs, gigs and festivals.
Calling all businesses, clubs and shops

We're asking businesses, clubs and shops to help us raise awareness, funds and start the conversation about tinnitus.
First virtual BTA conference a great success!

Our very first virtual annual conference was held last week and it was a great success!
The experiences and hearing problems of people with and without tinnitus.

Professor Brian Moore, Professor Richard Tyler and Professor Vinay Swarnalatha Nagaraj are conducting a survey of the experiences and hearing problems of people with and without tinnitus. Can you help?

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Ear wax removal and tinnitus

Wax is an important and natural secretion found in the ear. Find out what causes ear wax build up, how to deal with it and whether it has any effect on tinnitus.
All about tinnitus

Tinnitus is the sensation of noises in the head and/or ears which have no external source. About 1 in 3 people will experience tinnitus at some point in their lives.
Pulsatile tinnitus

Pulsatile tinnitus, is a type of tinnitus which appears to follow a rhythm such as your heart beat.
Self help for tinnitus

Here are some simple things to do which may help you lessen the intrusiveness of your tinnitus and improve your quality of life.
Tinnitus and stress

Find out more about what stress is, how stress may affect tinnitus (and vice versa) and how stress can be managed, which should also help your tinnitus.
Musical hallucination (musical tinnitus)

Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the absence of any corresponding external sound. Some people experience a form of tinnitus where music is heard. This is called musical hallucination, or musical tinnitus
Home tinnitus treatments to try for ringing in the ears

Whilst there is no cure, there are a number of athome remedies you can try to lessen the ringing in your ears. Read our top tips from Catherine Hall.
What can I do about it?

There are several strategies that can be very helpful in managing tinnitus. Learn more about them here.
Tinnitus and disorders of the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) and neck

Learn more about the jaw joint (temporo-mandibular joint or TMJ), and how problems with it or the neck may affect tinnitus.
Flying and the ear

Some people with hearing loss or tinnitus worry about travelling on a plane. Here are the BTA's top tips to get you flying with confidence in no time.

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