During this February’s Tinnitus Week, Tinnitus UK will be ringing the alarm with the publication of a new report that reveals the current status of tinnitus care in the UK. In November 2024 the charity surveyed audiologists working in the UK and hundreds answered the call.
Initial analysis of the data suggests that:
- 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.
The full report will be published on 3 February 2025 and will be launched at an event in London on Tuesday 4 February aimed at professionals who support people living with tinnitus. Tinnitus Week will include other activities and events across the country focusing on tinnitus care. Get involved now!
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Tinnitus Week 2025
Tinnitus Week 2025 will be from 3-9 February
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Support Tinnitus Week 2025 on social media
Help us to raise awareness of Tinnitus Week 2025
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NICE Guidelines: What does this mean for me?
A 90-minute webinar exploring the Tinnitus Guidelines published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
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