Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Last update 2017

Here are the latest details we have for the tinnitus service at the Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Burton Upon Trent.

To be seen at the 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?

N/A

 

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?

Up to 6 months

 

Which staff members are involved in your tinnitus service?

Head of Audiology/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	Demo
Pillow speakers	Keep
CDs	Loan

 

 

 

 

 

Do you offer any of the following to tinnitus patients?

Elements of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy	Yes
Relaxation exercises	Yes
Stress management	Yes