Decision aid

SDM - Phase 1 Building a relationship

This video looks at phase 13 of a tinnitus consultation using Shared Decision Making principles - building a relationshipRead more

SDM - Phase 2 Weighing up treatment options

This video looks at phase 2 of a tinnitus consultation using Shared Decision Making principles - weighing up treatment options.Read more

SDM - Phase 3 Making the treatment decision

This video looks at phase 3 of a tinnitus consultation using Shared Decision Making principles - making the treatment decision.Read more

SDM - Project Overview

This video gives an overview of using Shared Decision Making and the Tinnitus Care Decision Aid as part of a tinnitus consultation.Read more

Tinnitus Care Decision Aid

A new tinnitus decision aid is designed to help clinicians and patients work together to choose the right treatment option for each individual.Read more

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Vacancy: Volunteering and Groups Support Administrator (maternity cover)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and positive person to join us in the key role of Volunteering and Groups Support Administrator as maternity cover.

A number of people with tinnitus associate fluctuations of their tinnitus with taking certain foods. However, an equivalent number of people find that these same substances will actually improve their tinnitus!

Study exploring tinnitus-related distress seeks volunteers

Megan, a Masters student at the University of Bath is conducting new research exploring factors that might help people to be less bothered by tinnitus.

Balfour Hospital, Orkney

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 30% of 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.

Tinnitus and stress

Find out more about what stress is, how stress may affect tinnitus (and vice versa) and how stress can be managed.

What can I do about it?

There are several strategies that can be very helpful in managing tinnitus. Learn more about them here.

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

Flying and the ear

Some people with hearing loss or tinnitus worry about travelling on a plane. Here we address common questions and concerns.

At Night

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.

Sound therapy (sound enrichment)

People who have tinnitus often notice that it is more bothersome in a quiet environment (for example at night) and that listening to other sounds can make it less intrusive.

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SDM - Project Overview

SDM - Phase 1 Building a relationship

SDM - Phase 2 Weighing up treatment options

SDM - Phase 3 Making the treatment decision

Decision aid

SDM - Phase 1 Building a relationship

SDM - Phase 2 Weighing up treatment options

SDM - Phase 3 Making the treatment decision

SDM - Project Overview

Tinnitus Care Decision Aid