British Tinnitus Association
This 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 […]
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 […]
By Carly Sygrove In January 2020, I met Anne Savage at the British Tinnitus Association Manifesto Roundtable discussions. The event brought together people with tinnitus, researchers, celebrities, politicians, public health institutions and research funders to discuss ways to advance the search for a tinnitus cure. Anne and I sat opposite each other at one of […]
The British Tinnitus Association (BTA) has extended its text based support services to help more of the 7.5 million people living with the condition in the UK. Complementing the existing freephone helpline and email support, they have launched two new text-based services – SMS chat and web chat which will provide free, accurate and personalised […]
Today (Monday 4th February) marks the start of Tinnitus Awareness Week 2019. Organised by the British Tinnitus Association, the week which runs until 10th February aims to raise awareness of tinnitus and the impact it can have on day-to-day life. Events will be taking place across the country, to find out if any are taking […]
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 […]
Our volunteer Abrar manned a Hearing Link stand at a recent event in Belfast hosted by the British Tinnitus Association.
