Aintree University Hospital

Last updated 2019

Here are the latest details we have for the tinnitus service at the Aintree University Hospital- Liverpool.

Aintree Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool, L9 7AL

In which department would a tinnitus patient's first appointment be?

ENT

What is the average waiting time for a patient's first appointment (in weeks):

4 - 6

To access the tinnitus service, does a patient need to have had an ENT appointment first?

No

If no, how does a patient arrange to be seen at your tinnitus service

Patients under the age of 55 will be seen by in the ENT Audiology led clinic. Patients over the age of 55 will be can be seen directly by the Audiologist. All appointments are made from a GP or internal referral

After the first appointment, if necessary, where would a tinnitus patient be referred on to:

Audiology

What is the average waiting time for this appointment (in weeks):

4-6

Which staff members are involved in your tinnitus service?

• Head of Audiology
• Senior Audiologist
• Clinical Psychologist

What equipment is available for tinnitus patients in your department?

Ear level white noise generators – to keep

Table top sound therapy devices – demonstration only

Do you offer any of the following to tinnitus patients?

Relaxation exercises

Stress management

Other (please specify):

Solution focused therapy