Support Where can I get help? NHS hospital directory Thomas Linacre Centre - Wigan Last update 2019 Here are the latest details we have for the tinnitus service at the Thomas Linacre Centre - Wiagn Thomas Linacre Centre Parsons Walk Wigan WN1 1RU In which department would a tinnitus patient's first appointment be? Either ENT or Audiology depending on GP referral What is the average waiting time for a patient's first appointment (in weeks): 6 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 GP. After the first appointment, if necessary, where would a tinnitus patient be referred on to: After first assessment a further appt is booked with either hearing therapy or audiology staff. What is the average waiting time for this appointment (in weeks): 6 Which staff members are involved in your tinnitus service? Head of Audiology Senior Audiologist Audiologist Hearing Therapist What equipment is available for tinnitus patients in your department? Ear level white noise generators – on loan Table top sound therapy devices – demonstration only Noise generators built into hearing aids on loan from NHS The following are offered to tinnitus patients: Mindfulness Relaxation exercises Relaxation classes