Last Modified: 10:06am 21/04/2022

Children’s Audiology Services

We have a number of trained staff who specialise in children’s hearing.

Our Aim is to test children’s hearing and provide help and advice for children with hearing loss.

Roles and responsibilities

• Carry out and interpret hearing tests
• Explain hearing test results to parents / carers and children
• Explain the type and level of hearing loss
• Refer to and work with other professionals (e.g. Ear Nose & Throat Consultant, Paediatrician, Speech & Language Therapist, Education Support Service)
• Advise on hearing and hearing related problems
• Assess and advise on the benefits of hearing aids
• Take impressions for making earmoulds
• Fit, repair and maintain hearing aids
• Monitor hearing levels in case of any change

We are not open at weekends or on bank holidays