Support Where can I get help? NHS hospital directory Kingston upon Thames Hospital, Kingston Last updated 2019 Here are the latest details for the tinnitus service at the Kingston Hospital in Kingston Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Galsworthy Road Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7QB In which department would a tinnitus patient's first appointment be? ENT or 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 Direct access to audiology or via self-referral from the tinnitus support group 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 Which staff members are involved in your tinnitus service? Head of Audiology Senior Audiologist ENT Consultant What equipment is available for tinnitus patients in your department? Ear level white noise generators – to keep Table top sound therapy devices – on loan Pillow speakers – on loan The following are offered to tinnitus patients: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Mindfulness Relaxation exercises Stress management Support group