Ringing the alarm: The tinnitus care crisis
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Ringing the alarm: The tinnitus care crisis is our new report that lifts the lid on the current state of tinnitus care in the UK. Authored by Sonja Jones and Dr James Jackson from our Scientific Advisory Board, the report draws on information gathered from hearing health professionals working in the NHS and private sector.
We hope it will serve as a catalyst for change.
Key findings covered in the report:
- Excessive waiting times: NHS patients face waits of up to three years for ENT appointments and over 12 months for hearing aid assistance and psychological therapies. These delays severely impact mental health and quality of life.
- Low priority in the private sector: 36% of private audiologists consider tinnitus care a low priority, with many clinics prioritising hearing aid sales over holistic patient support.
- Non-compliance with NICE Guidelines: Many audiology professionals deviate from established standards, with some offering unaccredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for tinnitus management.
- Insufficient education and training: UK audiology graduates lack clinical experience in tinnitus care, leaving them ill-equipped to address patients’ needs effectively.
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