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

We help adults who have hearing or balance problems. Our services include:

• Hearing assessments for adults under 55 and for complex hearing losses
• Fitting and repair of hearing aids
• Tinnitus counselling
• Balance assessments for issues caused by the inner ear
• Support for mixed, conductive, or asymmetric hearing loss

How to access us

• You must be over 18 and be referred by a GP or another healthcare professional, unless you are already a hearing‑aid patient who meets our self‑referral criteria.
• We will contact you by letter, phone or email to arrange your appointment and may send a short questionnaire beforehand.
• Appointments are by booking only – we do not have a walk‑in service, even for hearing‑aid repairs.
• Our main clinic is at King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor (SL4 3DP) and we also run clinics at:
  • Skimped Hill Health Centre, Bracknell (RG12 1LH)
  • St Mark’s Hospital, Maidenhead (SL6 6DU)
  • Wexham Park Hospital, Slough (SL2 4HL) – balance clinics are only in Windsor.

Contact details

• Phone: 0300 365 6222 (select option 2 if you have a booking letter)
• Email: hearingandbalance@berkshire.nhs.uk
• Opening hours: 8 am‑4 pm, Monday‑Friday (excluding bank holidays)

What to expect at your first visit

• The appointment lasts 30–60 minutes.
• We will examine your ears, carry out a hearing test and discuss a personalised treatment plan.
• If you have tinnitus, we will explain the condition and give advice on managing it.
• For balance checks we will review your medical history and plan the appropriate treatment.
• You may bring a friend or family member and request an interpreter if needed.

Additional support

• We can provide information in BSL, large print, braille, audio, easy‑read, email, text, or face‑to‑face with a carer.
• Hearing‑aid batteries and tubing can be posted to you on request.

Children and Young People Audiology Service Source: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/audiology-service-for-children-and-young-people

We provide hearing and balance care for children from newborn up to 18 years old. Early hearing is crucial for language, learning and social development, so we offer:

• Full audiological assessments for newborns, infants, children and teenagers
• Hearing‑aid testing, fitting and rehabilitation (including for babies as young as 2‑3 months)
• Support for children with complex or multiple disabilities, and those at higher risk of permanent hearing loss
• Collaboration with ENT consultants, speech‑language therapists, paediatricians and social services

How to access us

• Children must be referred by a GP, health visitor, paediatrician or other healthcare professional.
• We only see patients with a booked appointment – please do not attend without one, even for hearing‑aid repairs.
• After referral we will contact you by letter, phone or email to arrange the assessment.
• Most appointments take place at King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor (SL4 3DP) and St Mark’s Hospital, Maidenhead (SL6 6DU). Simpler or routine appointments may be held at Upton Hospital, Slough (Fir Tree House) or Skimped Hill Health Centre, Bracknell (RG12 1LH).

Contact details

• Phone: 0300 365 6222 (option 2 to book an appointment, option 1 for hearing‑aid repairs)
• Email: hearingandbalance@berkshire.nhs.uk
• Opening hours: 8 am‑4 pm, Monday‑Friday (excluding bank holidays)

What happens at the appointment

• A specialist will carry out age‑appropriate hearing tests (e.g., asleep testing for infants, interactive games for toddlers and older children).
• If a permanent hearing loss is identified we will discuss the impact and next steps, including fitting hearing aids.
• We also offer balance assessments where needed.
• You can bring a parent, carer or interpreter to help with communication.

Additional support

• We can provide information in BSL, large print, braille, audio, easy‑read, email, text or with a carer present.
• Hearing‑aid batteries and spare tubing can be posted on request.

Next steps: If you think you or your child may need an assessment, contact us by phone or email to arrange a referral or self‑referral where appropriate. Your GP can also help with the referral process.

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