Paediatric audiology

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About the service

The paediatric audiology department provides specialist assessment and management of babies and children aged 0-18 with hearing problems, with close links to others professionals who have contact with these children.

Hearing assessments are performed by qualified audiologists in a state of the art paediatric audiological testing room.
Results and further investigations are discussed in consultations with doctors/consultants.

Children who require a hearing aid are issued with the latest digital technology and we will continue to update this and provide care until they reach adulthood.

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Why would someone choose the service?

  • Diagnostic tests and assessments are undertaken by qualified staff in a way which follows guidelines from relevant expert and professional bodies
  • 100% of parents felt their child’s privacy and dignity was maintained at all times. (patient and public involvement questionnaire March 2014)
  • Early diagnosis and intervention helps to achieve improvements in children’s developmental milestones and enables them to reach their potential
  • 100% of parents said they were likely or extremely likely to recommend the service to friends and family (patient and public involvement questionnaire September 2014)
  • All permanent childhood hearing loss(PCHI) children are offered and fitted with a modern digital hearing instrument (hearing aid) within 2 weeks of confirmation of hearing loss by the consultant

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