Support Where can I get help? NHS hospital directory Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth Last updated 2019 Here are the latest details for the tinnitus service at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth. Queen Alexandra Hospital Audiology department Portsmouth PO6 3LY In which department would a tinnitus patient's first appointment be? Depends on the refferal route, if direct from the GP could be in Audiology or ENT What is the average waiting time for a patient's first appointment (in weeks): 8 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 from the GP will give them a general assessment appointment in the audiology department where an audiologist will assess the need to see the tinnitus team After the first appointment, if necessary, where would a tinnitus patient be referred on to: ENT, Audio vestibular medicine, Tinnitus service depending on the investigation and management required What is the average waiting time for this appointment (in weeks): No response given Which staff members are involved in your tinnitus service? Senior Audiologist Audiologist ENT Consultant Audiovestibular Physician 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 CDs - demonstration Combination hearing aids Recommended reading The following are offered to tinnitus patients: Relaxation exercises Relaxation classes Tinnitus counselling