Tinnitus and Hyperacusis network UK

[Halen12]

Having come across this organisation offering help has anyone had experience of their help. They appear to be staffed by highly qualified and respected people in the audiology scientific world in England.

[daverussell]

I can see why you are asking the question. The website, tthn.co.uk, lists a couple of highly respected professionals, whom have authored several books and many papers on T and H. I've recommended one of their books, that I own, on several occasions, but it's not clear how they are connected to the TTHN. TTHN is listed on the BTA website, although not necessarily endorsed by the BTA.

I wonder if a member of the forum admin team might be kind to enlighten you on this?

[Halen12 in reply to daverussell]

I think it would be helpful as if they are on the site I would have thought they would be OK I think we need more information about them I understand they are not cheap but then again what is,

[Halen12 in reply to daverussell]

I have had conversation with them . I was hoping to have a list of questions prepared got caught on the hop so it ended up being a bit general .Being new to this business of trying to deal and discover help with hearing loss and tinnitus i think someone from the BTA or another sufferer who has more experience of delving into these things might want to have a dialogue with them and get a clear idea of what happens in the 2 hour consultation. My first impressions are very positive but before i commit to another fee i would like to hear what others have to say. They can be spoken to at holt hearing and balance ,google it for exact web site ask for a call back .

[TinnitusUKPat Partner in reply to Halen12]

Hello Halen

I think we may have discussed this situation elsewhere, but for the benefit of everybody on the forum with an interest in seeking a medical consultation for their tinnitus issues, I'm going to link to a recent online webinar where our events manager Maisie talked to GP Dr Emma Dickson on how to get the most out of an appointment:

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My first instinct would be to ask any doctor, consultant or practitioner that you're considering seeking treatment with the simple question about what goes on during an appointment . A lot of people in the first throes of tinnitus are understandably worried and might feel reticent to ask questions, but doctors are human beings - highly trained, intelligent and often empathetic people who on a very basic level want to help you. Try not to be intimidated - a consultation is a two way thing.

If something doesn't make sense or you need to go through it again, it's better to do that when you have the opportunity to get clarification, rather than to go away from an appointment feeling more anxious than when you went in.

Our president, Mr Tony Kay, is a recently retired audiologist who is committed to demystifying tinnitus consultations - you can read his guide to hospital services here;

tinnitus.org.uk/Handlers/Do...

He also gave a webinar on assessment of tinnitus during our recent online events week in October:

youtu.be/DX05bVAcoVg(Not working as expected?)

Another resource which you might like to explore is the Danish Ida Institute's excellent interactive patient tools which can help you prior to an appointment and during the treatment process:

idainstitute.com/tools/tele...

I hope that some of these links prove helpful for you.

Pat

Tinnitus Support Team

Forum Administrator

[Halen12 in reply to TinnitusUKPat]

I just received a very useful reply from the Tinnitus and Hyperacusis network to my question about the consultation they offer which I will try to get across to you.