Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Here are the latest details we have for the tinnitus service at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

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?

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?

Which staff members are involved in your tinnitus service?

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

Do you offer any of the following to tinnitus patients?

Group tinnitus information sessions including elements of CBT, mindfulness and relaxation therapy

Yes

Latest

Vacancy: Office Administrator

The role is a combination of routine performance of existing tasks but also an exciting opportunity to develop the role and help drive change within the administration function.
Vacancy: Volunteering and Groups Support Administrator (maternity cover)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and positive person to join us at our Sheffield office in the key role of Volunteering and Groups Support Administrator as maternity cover.
Food, drink and tinnitus

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.