Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Last updated 2017

Here are the latest details we have for the tinnitus service at the Basildon & Thurrock University Hospital NHS Foundation trust- Basildon.

To be seen at this hospital, you need to be referred to your GP.

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

NO

 

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

ENT / Audiovestibular medicine

 

What is the average waiting time for this appointment in weeks?

6

 

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

Audiology/Hearing Therapy

 

What is the average waiting time for this appointment in weeks?

6

 

Which staff members are involved in your tinnitus service?

Head of Audiology/Senior Audiologist/Audiologist/ENT Consultant/Hearing Therapist

 

Please indicate what equipment is available for tinnitus patients in your department?

 

Device	Keep, loan, demo	Any other details
Ear level white noise generators	Keep
Table top sound therapy devices	Keep
Pillow speakers	Loan
Sound pillows	Loan
CDs	Loan

 

 

 

 

Do you offer any of the following to tinnitus patients?

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy	Yes
Mindfulness	Yes
Relaxation exercises	Yes
Stress management	Yes