Self -Referral for Adults with Hearing Loss

What is self- referral?
Self- referral is a direct way to access Audiology for a hearing assessment and, if needed NHS hearing aids. It means you do not need to see your GP or Practice Nurse first.
IMPORTANT: If you already have NHS Tayside hearing aids, please contact us directly through our on-going care service instead of completing this form.

What can we Treat?
Self- referral is for adults who are experiencing difficulty with their hearing. Many people develop hearing loss gradually as they get older, and may not notice at first.
Common signs of hearing loss include:
  • Turning the TV up louder than others prefer
  • Finding conversations difficult in busy places
  • Struggling to hear on the phone
  • Frequently asking people to repeat themselves
  • Having family members say you don't hear them
  • Feeling that people mumble
In many cases, hearing loss can be improved by wearing hearing aids. NHS Scotland provides digital hearing aids free of charge.
NHS Tayside provides modern digital behind the ear hearing aids, including options with:
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Compatibility with mobile phone apps to adjust settings
We customise hearing aid fittings to suit your personal hearing needs and preferences.

Am I eligible?

We may not be able to accept a self- referral if any of the following apply:
  • You are under 18 years of age
  • You live outside NHS Tayside(and North east Fife)
  • You have had an NHS Tayside hearing test within the last 12 months and do not currently use hearing aids.
  • You have previously attended the Ear, Nose and Throat(ENT) department
  • You are referring yourself without any of the common signs of hearing loss
  • You do not wish to consider using hearing aids
  • You have symptons that require GP assessment first, such as:
  1. Ear pain
  2. Vertigo/spinning dizziness with nausea
  3. Sudden hearing loss within the last 48 hours

URGENT ADVICE
If you have recently or suddenly developed hearing loss please contact your GP urgently or call NHS 24 on 111. Sudden hearing loss is not always serious but in some cases it is a medical emergency, and treatment is only effective within a short time frame.

Who are we?
NHS Tayside Audiology Department is staffed by a team of experienced clinical audiologists, audiology assistants and administrative staff, all trained to assess and support adults with hearing difficulties.

What next?
Please complete our self -referral form below by either :
Clicking on the link: https://forms.office.com/e/85Ax6EnzwH
or using the QR CODE:

Or complete the paper form from the link below and post your completed form to :
Audiology Department,
Kings Cross Health & Community Care Centre,
Clepington Road,
Dundee.
DD3 8EA.