Last updated 2017

Here are the latest details we have for the tinnitus service at the Royal Victoria Hospital - Belfast.

To be seen at this hospital, you need to be referred by your GP

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FAQ: Royal Victoria Hospital - Belfast

To access the tinnitus service does a patient need to have had an appointment at ENT?

NO

In which department would a tinnitus patient's first appointment/referral be?

ENT / Audiovestibular medicine

What is the average waiting time for this appointment in weeks?

18

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?

8

Which staff members are involved in your tinnitus service?

Head of Audiology/Senior Audiologist/ENT Consultant/Hearing Therapist

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Equipment and treatments 

Please indicate what equipment is available for tinnitus patients in your department?

Device	Keep, loan, demo	Any other details
Ear level white noise generators	Keep
Tabletop sound therapy devices	Demo
Pillow speakers	Demo
Sound pillows	Demo
CDs	Keep

Do you offer any of the following to tinnitus patients?

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy	Yes
Relaxation exercises	Yes
Stress management	Yes