Support Where can I get help? NHS hospital directory Colchester Hospital Last updated 2019 Here are the latest details we have for the tinnitus service at Colchester Hospital Primary Care Centre. Colchester Hospital Primary Care Centre 2nd Floor Primary Care Centre Turner Rd Colchester, CO4 5JR In which department would a tinnitus patient's first appointment be? ENT What is the average waiting time for a patient's first appointment (in weeks): 6 weeks To access the tinnitus service, does a patient need to have had an ENT appointment first? No If no, how does a patient arrange to be seen at your tinnitus service By self-referral, or referral from GP or Audiologist 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 weeks Which staff members are involved in your tinnitus service? Head of Audiology Senior Audiologist Audiologist ENT Consultant Audiovestibular Physician Hearing Therapist What equipment is available for tinnitus patients in your department? Ear level white noise generators – to keep Table top sound therapy devices –on loan The following are offered to tinnitus patients: Mindfulness Relaxation exercises & classes We don't offer mindfulness ourselves but can signpost to local groups. We also work closely with the local Tai Chi centre to offer taster days for people living with tinnitus