Last updated 2017
Here are the latest details we have for the tinnitus service at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital- Norwich
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich NR4 7UY
In which department would a tinnitus patient’s first appointment be?
Hearing Therapy
What is the average waiting time for a patient’s first appointment (in weeks):
2 weeks
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
Direct Referral and Choose and Book via GP
After the first appointment, if necessary, where would a tinnitus patient be referred on to:
What is the average waiting time for this appointment (in weeks):
2 weeks for Audiology 18+ weeks for ENT
Which staff members are involved in your tinnitus service?
- 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 – to keep
- Information and purchasing details given about any other equipment
The following are offered to tinnitus patients:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Relaxation exercises
- Relaxation classes
- Stress management
- Aspects of CBT and Mindfulness. Two members of staff have been trained by British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis to use clinical hypnosis
