Ringing the bell on Tinnitus

Today marks the end of Tinnitus Week. This year Tinnitus UK, the charity that advocates for people with tinnitus and is working for a cure, is marking the awareness week with the publication of a new report revealing the current status of tinnitus care in the UK.

In November 2024 the charity surveyed audiologists working in the UK and their feedback highlighted three key points.

• Tinnitus patients face unacceptable delays with waits for an ENT referral stretching up to three years in parts of the UK.

• Many audiologists lack confidence treating tinnitus patients due to insufficient training and supervision.

• Up to 25% of tinnitus-specific appointments use assessment techniques that are not recommended within NICE guidelines.

We’re extremely concerned at these findings, and fully support Tinnitus UK in its aim to provide better services and treatment for people with tinnitus.

We’re also delighted to reassure you that the survey’s findings don’t apply to our tinnitus services at The Hearing Clinic.

• You don’t need to wait to be referred to us for treatment. Simply book an appointment.

• Our audiologists are trained and experienced in Tinnitus Retraining Therapy and CBT for audiologists, and we support scores of patients every year to take control of their tinnitus.

• We use standard hearing tests and assessment techniques that are widely used by the NHS and leading audiologists, and are recommended within NICE guidelines.

The expert support you need

Our team at The Hearing Clinic is here to support you if you’re living with tinnitus. Give our friendly team a call or send us a message today, and look forward to taking control of your tinnitus.