The Balanced Audiology Clinic

Edinburgh Audiology Rehab operate a transparent appointment system where you can expect to have your condition fully assessed and treatment options discussed with you and initiated at your first appointment. This approach reduces the requirement for follow up appointments and unexpected additional costs.Tinnitus Clinic for Adults and Children

Tinnitus

Tinnitus is the awareness of noises in the head and/or ears which have no external source. We offer a 'one stop' tinnitus appointment where we will fully assess your hearing, conduct a thorough history of your tinnitus onset and also its impact and provide you with an tailored treatment plan. If an underlying hearing loss is identified we may recommend hearing aids. This option will be thoroughly discussed with you and if you decide to purchase our devices another appointment will be arranged to fit them at your convenience.

Thorough medical and tinnitus history
Tinnitus impace questionnaires
Examination of the outer ear and ear drum (Otoscopy)
Pure tone audiometry (Hearing Assessment)
Tympanometry (Middle Ear Function Assessment)

Dizzy Clinic

BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) is a common form of dizziness arising from the inner ear. It occurs in people of all ages, however most cases are in those over the age of 40. BPPV causes short lived episodes of vertigo triggered by particular head movements.

The main symptom of BPPV is vertigo. The vertigo lasts a short time – typically just 10-20 seconds and usually no longer than a minute. It then goes away completely. The vertigo is usually provoked by a change in head position. Getting out of bed and rolling over in bed are two of the most common triggers. With each episode of vertigo you may feel sick (nausea). The nausea may last an hour or so even though the vertigo lasts just seconds.

Thorough Medical and Balance History
Dizziness Impact Questionnaires
Examination of the outer ear and ear drum (Otoscopy)
Pure Tone Audiometry (Hearing assessment)
Tympanometry (Middle Ear Assessment)
Dix Hallpike Testing

OUR MANAGEMENT PLANS MAY INCLUDE:
Explanation of hearing and vestibular test results
Psychoeducation
Epley Manoeuvre
Vestibular Rehabilitation

Wax Removal

Microsuction is a safe and effective method of ear wax removal for those who find that the accumulation of wax in their ears has resulted in symptoms such as hearing loss or tinnitus.

Our trained Wax Removal Specialist uses surgical loupes to look directly into the ear canal and a very fine sterile suction device, rather than conventional syringing with water, to remove the wax without damaging the ear canal.

Adult Hearing Assessments / Fittings

Initial assessment appointment (approximately 30 minutes in duration) Free
This appointment includes:
A full history
Comprehensive audiological assessment and explanation of results also provided in written format
Hearing Aids are available at an additional charge. Prices starting from £550 up to £3000 dependent on required technology

Hearing Assessments / Fittings

Initial assessment appointment (approximately 30 minutes in duration) Free
This appointment includes:
A full history
Comprehensive audiological assessment and explanation of results also provided in written format
Hearing Aids are available at an additional charge. Prices on request.

Paediatric Hearing Assessment / Fittings (3 years and above)

Initial assessment
This appointment includes:
A full history
Comprehensive audiological assessment and explanation of results.
Hearing Aids are available as clinically appropriate. Prices on request

Complex Needs Hearing Assessment

Initial assessment
This appointment includes:
A full history
Comprehensive audiological assessment and explanation of results.
Hearing Aids are available as clinically appropriate. Prices on request

Tinnitus Clinic (Adults and Paediatrics)

Initial Assessment and Management
This appointment includes:
A full history
Comprehensive audiological assessment and explanation of results.
An Individual Management plan which will include practical techniques for reducing tinnitus awareness such as sleep counselling, relaxation, sound therapy and lifestyle changes

Tinnitus Group Sessions

These sessions are predominantly aimed at adults looking for general information in relation to tinnitus and the current techniques being utilised in terms of its management. There will also be an opportunity for short 1-1 advice
A maximum of 8 adults per session

Sound Sensitivity Clinic

(Adults and children)
Initial Assessment and Management
This appointment includes:
A full history
Comprehensive audiological assessment and explanation of results.
An Individual Management plan which will include practical techniques for reducing sensitivity

Services available at additional cost include:
Hearing aid provision
Retraining devices
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

The provision of hearing aids or retraining devices will require a further appointment and prices are dependent on recommended technology.

Group Sound Sensitivity Sessions

(approximately 2 hours in duration)
These sessions are predominantly aimed at parents with children experiencing symptoms of sound sensitivity and will include general information about sound sensitivity in children and suggested management techniques. There will also be the opportunity for short specific 1 – 1 advice.
Maximum of 8 adults per session

Dizzy Clinic

Initial Assessment and Management
This appointment includes:
A full history
Comprehensive Audiological and vestibular assessment and explanation of results.
An Individual Management plan which may include the Epley manoeuvre or vestibular rehabilitation exercises as appropriate

Follow up appointments including vestibular rehab (approximately 30 minutes in duration £45

Counselling Service

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Initial assessment
Format of the session will be determined on an individual basis

Wax Removal

Initial appointment approximately
This appointment includes:
A full history
Examination of the ear(s)
Removal of wax by micro suction