Support Where can I get help? NHS hospital directory Derriford Hospital, Plymouth Last updated 2019 Here are the latest details we have for the tinnitus service at the Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. Derriford Hospital Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH In which department would a tinnitus patient's first appointment be? Can be audiology or ENT, according to the details of the referral: unilateral/sudden onset/pulsatile - ENT; otherwise Audiology What is the average waiting time for a patient's first appointment (in weeks): 6 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: Referral to Audiology - unless unilateral, sudden onset, pulsatile 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 Which staff members are involved in your tinnitus service? Head of Audiology Senior Audiologist ENT Consultant Hearing Therapist What equipment is available for tinnitus patients in your department? Ear level white noise generators – to keep Table top sound therapy devices - demonstration Pillow speakers - demonstration Sound pillows - demonstration CDs - demonstration Hearing aids and combination instruments Apps - demonstration Streamers – to purchase The following are offered to tinnitus patients: Relaxation exercises Retraining therapy