Audiology Complex Direct Referral for Adults

An audiology (non-medical) service including diagnostic tests of ear and hearing function, with onward referral for hearing rehabilitation including hearing aids, tinnitus or hyperacusis support, Listening Difficulties Support and signposting to voluntary sector provision as appropriate

Not suitable for discharging or painful ears

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18 to 55 with hearing loss in one or both ears
• Age 18+ unilateral or asymmetrical hearing loss
• Age 18+ disruptive tinnitus
• Age 18+ listening difficulties where hearing within normal limits
• Adults unable to perform a standard hearing test with learning or cognitive difficulties

Exclusion Criteria:

• Under age 18                                             : refer Community Audiology
• Persistent ear pain or discharge                : refer ENT
• Vertigo                                                        : refer ENT
• Age 55+ routine patients                            : refer NHS Hearing Care Centres
• NHS Hearing aid users                               : patient to contact hearing aid provider for direct access

Referral: by NHS E Referral

Locations – UHCW and Rugby St Cross

Audiology

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Audiology – Complex Direct Referral – University Hospital Coventry – RKB

Audiology

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Audiology – Complex Direct Referral – Rugby St Cross – RKB

Referral information to be included

• Ensure ears are clear of wax with no active or persistent discharge
• Contact details
• Relevant medical history
• Medications & allergies
• Relevant investigations
• Special requirements e.g. disabilities or sensory impairment
• Language & need for interpreter
• Mobility (if ambulance transport needed patient to contact West Midlands Ambulance Service 01926 310312)

Assessment by Audiology Clinicians:

• Otoscopy
• Tympanometry
• Pure Tone Audiometry

Outcomes

• Clinic Report to Patient and Referrer
• Discharge from Audiology Service
• Referral for Hearing Rehabilitation including hearing aids
• Referral for Tinnitus and/or Hyperacusis Support
• Referral for Listening Difficulties Support
• Referral to ENT

Contact

E-mail: Audiology.correspondence@uhcw.nhs.uk

Telephone: 024 76 966444