Ringing, buzzing, hissing
Tinnitus advice
An hour on what the noise is, what makes it worse, and what people find helps. There is no cure and we will not pretend otherwise.
Tinnitus is very common and rarely dangerous, and being told to live with it is not much use. There are things that make it easier to live with, and it is worth an hour finding which ones suit you.
We start with a full hearing test, because tinnitus and hearing loss often arrive together, and an aid can take some of the attention off the noise. We go through sleep, stress, caffeine and the quiet room problem, and show you sound machines you can try without buying one.
We are not a cure and nothing we sell is. If your tinnitus beats in time with your pulse, is only in one ear, or came with sudden hearing loss or dizziness, we write to your GP the same day, because those need a doctor to look at them.
What is included
- A full hearing test first
- A plain explanation of what tinnitus is
- A sound machine to borrow for a fortnight
- Details of the British Tinnitus Association and local support
- A follow-up phone call a month later
What it costs
A tinnitus appointment is £40 for an hour, and the follow-up phone call is free. The prices page has everything on one sheet.
Questions about tinnitus advice
Will it go away?
Sometimes it fades. Often it stays, and people stop noticing it so much. We cannot promise either.
Do I need hearing aids for it?
Only if the test shows some hearing loss. For some people they make a real difference to how much they notice the noise, for others none, which is why the trial exists.
Book a free hearing test.
An hour, no charge, no obligation. You see the results and you take them home. If it is wax, the next clinic is usually within the week.