Access Audiology Self-Referral

 
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Age-related hearing loss
Access Audiology Self-Referral

Access Audiology Self-Referral

What is an Access Audiology Self-Referral?

  • People aged 50+ in Lancashire and South Cumbria with hearing issues can now self-refer to NHS audiology AQP providers if eligible.
  • Previously you would have to have an appointment with their GP to be referred to these services. However, you may now self-refer without the need to see a GP.

What does it involve?

  • You will be asked a few questions about your hearing problems. 
  • If you meet the eligibility criteria you will be referred to a local audiology services.

Patients should always see a GP first if:

  • You have sudden or rapid hearing loss, persistent pain, or vertigo.
  • You have tinnitus in one or both ears lasting for more than 5 minutes at a time, or that is in time with their heartbeat/pulse, or that is severe enough to disturb their sleep.
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Initial Questions
Are you over 50 years old?: *
Have you noticed any problems with your hearing?: *
Are you concerned or worried about your hearing difficulties?: *
Would you be prepared to consider using hearing aids?: *

You are not eligible for this service

You are unable to continue: *
 
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Have you experienced
Persistent pain affecting either ear lasting more than seven days within the last 90 days?: *
Any discharge from either ear within the last 90 days other than wax?: *
Sudden (within seven days) loss or deterioration of hearing not associated with a cold or upper respiratory tract infection. If so, seek medical advice.: *
Rapid (within 90 days) loss or deterioration of hearing?: *
Fluctuating hearing loss, other than associated with colds?: *
History of surgery on the ears other than grommets (unless grommets inserted in the past 12 months?): *
Vertigo (nausea, swaying or floating sensations) within the last 90 days?: *
Tinnitus (e.g. internal sounds in the ear) in one or both ears lasting for more than five minutes at a time, or that is in time with your heartbeat/pulse, or that is severe enough to disturb your sleep.: *
Have you had NHS hearing aids supplied in the last three years?: *

Thank you for completing the survey

Your answers have shown that you are eligible to self-refer to the local audiology service.

  • Please now get in touch with your provider of choice via telephone, or online to arrange the next steps. 
  • No further action will be taken unless you contact your provider of choice.

If you think that you have ear wax, please discuss this with your provider of choice.

Wax must be dealt with first, as it can sometimes mean a hearing assessment cannot take place, although not always, or the hearing aids cannot be fitted.

 

Providers

You do not need to submit this form, and need to contact one of the providers: *

Sorry you are not eligible

You will not eligible for the Community Adult Hearing service and should make an appointment with your GP.

  • If you wish to inform the surgery of any of the symptoms please continue with this form.

Should you have a hearing test and be fitted with a hearing aid(s), the provider will manage your aftercare and review appointments.

  • Typically, at the end of three years, you can be offered a new full reassessment and be offered choice of provider.
  • Your existing provider will help with this.
You do not need to submit this form, and need to contact your provider: *
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Care Quality Commission
Overall Rating: Requires improvement

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Middleton Way
Heysham
LA3 2LE

Telephone: 01524 235 900

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Hanover Street
Morecambe
LA4 5LY

Telephone: 01524 235 900

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1 Heysham Road
Morecambe
LA3 1DA

Telephone: 01524 235 900

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5 James Street
Morecambe
LA4 5TE

Telephone: 01524 235 900

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Westgate
LA4 4UZ

Telephone: 01524 235 900

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