St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Last updated 2017

Here are the latest details we have for tinnitus services at the St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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

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

YES

 

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?

4

 

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?

Audiology hearing aid fitting 6 weeks, Hearing Therapy 13 weeks

 

Which staff members are involved in your tinnitus service?

Senior Audiologist/Audiovestibular Physician/Hearing Therapist

 

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

 

Do you offer any of the following to tinnitus patients?

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy	Yes
Mindfulness	Yes
Relaxation exercises	Yes
Relaxation classes	Yes