Support Where can I get help? Support groups directory Aintree Tinnitus Support Group (Liverpool) About the group The Aintree Tinnitus Support Group is run by the audiology team at Aintree University Hospital. Additionally, the group has achieved the BTA Gold Standard for Support Groups Where the group meets Room 2.07 Clinical Science CentreAintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustLiverpoolL9 7AL The venue is accessible for people with disabilities, and an induction loop is fitted for hearing aid users. When the group meets The group meets on the first Wednesday of each month (no meeting in January or August) Meetings start at 6pm and finish at 7:30pm. 2019 Meetings January: No meeting in January 6th February: The Positive Thought Course -Mrs. Sue Martin Tinnitus Awareness Week - 4th - 10th February 6th March: Mindfulness - A Practical Session - Ms. Ruth Dark, Psychological Therapist 3rd April: Tinnitus - a patient's perspective Eleventh Anniversary of the Aintree Tinnitus Support Group 1st May: Tinnitus, hearing loss and deaf awareness - Mrs. Jennifer Fahy, Audiologist 5th June: Tinnitus Management Options - Mrs. Kim Moss, Senior Audiologist 3rd July: Tinnitus Research Update - Mrs. Rosanne McArdle, Audiologist August: No meeting in August 4th September: Yoga and relaxation, Ms. Carli-Ann Parry, Yoga Practitioner 2nd October: How the ear works and common causes of tinnitus - Mr. Eslam Osman, Consultant ENT Surgeon 6th November: Practical ways to improve sleep, Mrs. Gaynor Chittick, Chief Audiologist 4th December: What do we know about tinnitus? - Mr. Tony Kay, Head of Audiology Services 2020 Meetings January: No meeting in January 5th February: The Positive Thoughts Course – Mrs. Sue MartinTinnitus Week - February 2020 4th March: Yoga to help with tinnitus - Carliann Langley - Yoga & meditation teacher Peace Love Yoga U.K 1st April: Tinnitus, hearing loss and Deaf Awareness. Mrs. Jennifer Fahy, Audiologist12th Anniversary of the Aintree Tinnitus Support Group 6th May: Mindfulness – a practical session - Ms. Ruth Dark, Psychological Therapist 3rd June: Tinnitus and Exercise. Mrs. Kim Moss, Senior Audiologist 1st July: August: No meeting in August 2nd September: Tinnitus management options. Mrs. Kim Moss, Senior Audiologist 7th October: How the ear works and common causes of tinnitus. Mrs Rachael Kelly Browne, Audiologist 4th November: Practical ways to improve sleep. Mrs. Gaynor Chittick, Chief Audiologist 2nd December: What do we know about tinnitus? Mrs Rachel Saunders, Senior Audiologist How to find out more Contact Tony Kay [email protected]0151 529 0328 Further information can be found on the group’s website at: http://www.aintreehospital.nhs.uk/our-services/a-z-of-services/audiology/tinnitus-support-group/ New to tinnitus? Visit useful tips at takeontinnitus.co.uk Additional information There is no charge for meetings. BTA Information Sheets are available. News: Leading charity praises Aintree's ten years of tinnitus support Terms of Reference of Aintree Tinnitus Support Group To provide additional information and support to patients, and their significant others, living with tinnitus. It is not a substitute for an individual management plan and individual medical advice cannot be given at the meetings.