Last update 2017

Here are the latest details for the tinnitus service at the Sunderland Royal hospital-Sunderland.

To be seen at this 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?

12

 

After the first appointment, if necessary, where would a tinnitus patient be referred on to?

Hearing Therapy

 

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

4-6

 

Which staff members are involved in your tinnitus service?

Audiologist/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
Table top sound therapy devices	Loan
Pillow speakers	Demo
Sound pillows	Demo

 

Do you offer any of the following to tinnitus patients?

Relaxation exercises	Yes
Stress management	Yes