Calderdale Royal Hospital

Here are the latest details we have for the tinnitus service at the Calderdale Royal Hospital in Halifax

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salterhebble Hill

Halifax

HX3 0PW

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

Currently working on direct access to Audiology

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

3 - 4

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

Yes

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):

Some emergency appointments - average 3 - 4 weeks

Which staff members are involved in your tinnitus service?

What equipment is available for tinnitus patients in your department?

Ear level white noise generators – to keep

The following are offered to tinnitus patients:

Counselling

Noise management strategies

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