tinnitus awareness week

British Tinnitus Association calls for a biobank

TinnitusThis week is Tinnitus Awareness Week (7-13 February), and the British Tinnitus Association has called for the establishment of a tinnitus biobank. An estimated 10% of the UK adult population experience tinnitus frequently. There is no cure for tinnitus and more than eight out of ten people are unhappy with their treatment options, creating a […]

Lack of awareness that tinnitus is a sign of hearing loss

One in 12 audiologists (18%) say their patients are unaware tinnitus is linked to hearing loss. To mark Tinnitus Week (1 – 7 February 2021), The British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturer’s Association (BIHIMA) questioned its research panel of UK audiologists on the subject of tinnitus awareness. 82% of the audiologists questioned stated their patients are […]

Blog: Tinnitus & age – What we do know & how we can support

TinnitusTinnitus currently affects around 15% of the world’s population, a small, but still significant percentage of that is severely debilitated by the condition. Debilitation on such a level that it affects the ability to sleep and basic everyday tasks, which most take for granted, are a common hurdle to overcome. This condition is sadly incurable […]

Forth Valley annual tinnitus information day – Scotland

The Forth Valley Sensory Centre is hosting its annual tinnitus information day on the 5th February. Visitors will be able to drop-in for advice sessions and workshops for those wishing to find out more about tinnitus and how to manage the condition. The drop-in sessions will take place between 10am and 12noon, then 1pm-3pm. No […]