Last updated 2017

Here are the latest details for the tinnitus service at the Birmingham Heartlands Hospital - Birmingham

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

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

YES

 

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?

Less than 18

 

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

Hearing Therapy

 

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

Less than 18

 

Which staff members are involved in your tinnitus service?

Senior Audiologist/Audiologist/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	Keep
CDs	Keep

 

 

 

 

 

Do you offer any of the following to tinnitus patients?

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