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Audiology

The Paediatric Audiology department undertakes the following:

  • Hearing assessment of children from birth to school leavers
  •  Sound sensitivity (including hyperacusis) / tinnitus services for children and young adults up to school leavers
  • Hearing aid provision, rehabilitation & habilitation for children & young adults up to school leavers
  • Hearing aid support / review until transitioned to adult services.

NOTE – appointment times vary depending on what service is being accessed but are typically 30 – 90 minutes.

Please see RHCYP Paediatric Audiology for further detail, including contact details for the department:

Who can refer:

Referrals can be made by any health professional. The department also accepts referrals from schools.

Who to refer:

Children or young people:

  • from birth to school leavers with concerns about hearing loss in the absence of other ear symptoms
  • with uncomplicated cases of Otitis Media with Effusion (Glue Ear)
  • with sound sensitivities at a level outwith developmental expectations and which are causing the child frequent distress
  • experiencing uncomplicated tinnitus (with or without hearing loss).

Who not to refer:

Please refer to the Paediatric ENT RefHelp pages those with:

  • Abnormal ear examination e.g. discharge / infection, perforation, Otitis Externa
  • Chronic Otitis Media
  • Ear pain
  • Dizziness and Vertigo
  • Tinnitus with additional symptoms in this list
  • Sudden hearing loss

How to refer:

Completion of a referral letter stating clearly any communication support the child or their family require. The Paediatric Audiology online template referral letter can also be accessed in the Resources and Links section – this should be sent to audiology.rhcyp@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk once completed.

Department contact details:
Paediatric Audiology
OPD 14
Level 1
Royal Hospital for Children and Young People
50 Little France Crescent
Edinburgh
EH16 4TJ

0131 312 1407