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Adult Audiology Service

Source: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/audiology-service

We help adults who are worried about their hearing or balance. Our service includes:

• Hearing assessments for adults under 55 or those with complex hearing loss.
• Hearing aids – fitting, repairs, guidance and provision of batteries or tubes.
• Tinnitus counselling to help manage ringing or buzzing sounds.
• Balance assessments for dizziness or vertigo caused by inner‑ear problems.
• Support for mixed, conductive, asymmetric or other types of hearing loss.

How to access:

• You must be 18 or over and be referred by a GP or another healthcare professional. Existing hearing‑aid patients can self‑refer if they still meet referral criteria.
• Babies, children and young people under 18 are referred to the paediatric service instead.
• We will contact you by letter, phone or email to book your appointment and may send a short questionnaire beforehand.
• No walk‑in service – please only attend if you have an appointment.

Locations & contact:

• King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor – 0300 365 6222 or hearingandbalance@berkshire.nhs.uk
• Skimped Hill Health Centre, Bracknell – same phone and email, address RG12 1LH.
• St Mark’s Hospital, Maidenhead – same phone and email, address SL6 6DU.
• Wexham Park Hospital, Slough – same phone and email, address SL2 4HL.

What to expect at your first visit:

• A 30‑60 minute appointment where we examine your ears, perform a hearing test and discuss any tinnitus or balance concerns.
• You can bring a family member or interpreter; let us know early if you need language support.
• Based on the results we may offer a hearing aid or refer you to another specialist.

Additional support:

• We provide interpreter services (telephone, video‑remote, face‑to‑face, BSL) and accessible information formats (large print, Braille, audio, easy‑read, etc.).
• For questions about hearing‑aid batteries, tubes, or repairs, call or email us to arrange an appointment – we do not have a walk‑in repair clinic.

Audiology Service for Children and Young People

Source: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/audiology-service-for-children-and-young-people

We provide hearing and balance care for anyone aged 0‑18. Services include:

• Hearing and balance assessments from birth through teenage years.
• Hearing‑aid testing and fitting, plus rehabilitation and other treatments.
• Support for children with permanent hearing loss, often coordinated with speech‑language therapy teams.

How to access:

• Babies, children and young people are referred by a GP, health visitor, or specialist (e.g., teacher of the deaf). The referral goes to our paediatric audiology service.
• Once referred, we will arrange an appointment and may send a questionnaire to gather medical and ear‑history details.

Location:

• The paediatric service is based at the same sites as the adult service, primarily at King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor.

Next steps:

• After the assessment, the team will create a personalised treatment plan, which may include hearing‑aid fitting or further specialist referrals.

If you need more information or want to book an appointment, please contact us using the phone number or email above.

This information is generated by AI using generalised information from this website. For personal advice, contact NHS 111, your GP or other healthcare provider.