Last updated 2019
Here are the latest details we have for the tinnitus service at the Aintree University Hospital- Liverpool.
Aintree Hospital
Lower Lane
Liverpool, L9 7AL
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):
4 – 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
Patients under the age of 55 will be seen by in the ENT Audiology led clinic. Patients over the age of 55 will be can be seen directly by the Audiologist. All appointments are made from a GP or internal referral
After the first appointment, if necessary, where would a tinnitus patient be referred on to:
Audiology
What is the average waiting time for this appointment (in weeks):
4-6
Which staff members are involved in your tinnitus service?
- Head of Audiology
- Senior Audiologist
- Clinical Psychologist
What equipment is available for tinnitus patients in your department?
Ear level white noise generators – to keep
Table top sound therapy devices – demonstration only
Do you offer any of the following to tinnitus patients?
Relaxation exercises
Stress management
Other (please specify):
Solution focused therapy
