New to tinnitus

If you are new to tinnitus, things can be overwhelming. Here we help you through the key things you need to consider.

Have you seen your GP? 

Tinnitus is not always serious, but we recommend seeing your GP before you do anything else. There are tests that your GP can do (such as hearing) which can help find the right treatment for you.

Why not try our webinar on preparing for an ENT appointment?

 

Become a member

Join our Tinnitus UK community and help us make sure no-one faces tinnitus alone. You'll become part of a supportive community, be the first to find out about the latest tinnitus research and management techniques and receive great membership benefits for just £20 a year.

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It does get better

Studies have shown that, over time, in most cases tinnitus disappears completely or the noises reduce to a manageable level as the brain loses interest and stops listening for the signal. This is called habituation. The time this takes varies from person to person – but it does happen!

Latest tinnitus news

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    New regional support groups

    New support groups are launching in Telford, Banbury and Coalville.

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    March 12, 2024 · News

    Welcoming Robin Greenwood as our new CEO

    We are thrilled to welcome Robin Greenwood to Tinnitus UK this week as our new interim Chief Executive Officer. Robin will lead the team while a permanent CEO...

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  • March 11, 2024 · News

    Update on Tinnitus Week 2024

    Last month we launched our Tinnitus Week report, ‘Revealing the struggle for silence: Tinnitus UK highlights the alarming mental health crisis amid a void of support’.

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