Support Where can I get help? NHS hospital directory University Hospital - Coventry Last updated 2019 Here are the latest details we have for the tinnitus service at the University Hospital in Coventry University Hospital Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX In which department would a tinnitus patient's first appointment be? Audiology or ENT What is the average waiting time for a patient's first appointment (in weeks): For Audiology via the Complex Direct Referral 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 Ask GP to refer to the Complex Audiology Service via e-referral Choose & Book 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): 6 weeks Which staff members are involved in your tinnitus service? Head of Audiology Senior Audiologist ENT Consultant We refer to MIND to access anxiety management courses and to IAPT to access counselling including psychiatric support if required. What equipment is available for tinnitus patients in your department? Ear level white noise generators – on loan Table top sound therapy devices – to keep Patients are signposted for pillow or sound speakers. Patients are also signposted to apps rather than CD's Do you offer any of the following to tinnitus patients: CBT, Mindfulness, Relaxation classes and exercises and stress management are offered by signposting to MIND and/or IAPT