Support Where can I get help? NHS hospital directory St Michaels Hospital, Bristol Last updated 2019 Here are the latest details for the tinnitus service at the St Michael's Hospital in Bristol. University Hospitals Bristol Adult Audiology St. Michael's Hospital Southwell Street Bristol BS2 8EG In which department would a tinnitus patient's first appointment be? ENT What is the average waiting time for a patient's first appointment (in weeks): 6-18 weeks To access the tinnitus service, does a patient need to have had an ENT appointment first? Yes After the first appointment, if necessary, where would a tinnitus patient be referred on to: Audiology Hearing Therapy MRI as appropriate for the patient What is the average waiting time for this appointment (in weeks): 6-18 weeks Which staff members are involved in your tinnitus service? Head of Audiology Senior Audiologist 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 – on loan Sound pillows - demonstration CDs - demonstration Many patients now prefer App devices on their phones to using another external sound source. The following are offered to tinnitus patients: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Relaxation exercises Stress management