Helpline

Tinnitus Helpline (Freephone)

Telephone 0808 808 6666
Textphone 0808 808 0007
SMS 0780 0000 360
(SMS costs depend on your network)
tinnitushelpline@rnid.org.uk

What will happen at the hospital?

First of all, you'll see a specialist at the ear, nose and throat (ENT) department. The specialist will give you a check-up to see if there are any obvious causes of your tinnitus. You may then be referred to a tinnitus clinic if there is one in your area.

If hearing loss is also suspected, a referral to the audiology department may also be recommended.

Some hospitals have specialist tinnitus centres or clinics, but it varies depending on where you live. Some areas may offer limited tinnitus services and some may have none at all.

As part of tinnitus management you may be offered:

  • equipment, such as noise generators
  • therapies, which help you become less aware of the tinnitus.

You can expect to wait up to 18 weeks from visiting your GP to seeing a specialist.

Our everyday tips for managing your tinnitus could be useful while you wait.