I am deaf in my left ear

Jazzguitar
Jazzguitar Online Community Member Posts: 175 Contributor
edited July 2024 in Talk about your impairment
It's a problem as I am a musician. Where can I can I get help? I live in Whitleigh Plymouth Devon. Neville

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  • Matilda
    Matilda Online Community Member Posts: 2,592 Championing
    @Jazzguitar

    You could ask your GP to refer you to a specialist ENT unit preferably at a teaching hospital.
  • VickiKirwin
    VickiKirwin Online Community Member Posts: 68 Contributor
    edited August 2017

    Hi @Jazzguitar

    Yes, I agree, your first step is to ask your GP to refer you to your local audiology or ENT clinic. They’ll check your ears for any obvious causes (such as wax), do some hearing tests for you and if needed arrange further tests (such as an MRI scan of the inner ears). They can also discuss options with you for managing the hearing loss if needed. 

    Good luck

    Vicki

  • Jazzguitar
    Jazzguitar Online Community Member Posts: 175 Contributor
    Thank you for your reply. I am in Plymouth Devon. I guess Derriford Hospital may have an audiology clinic? Neville 
  • VickiKirwin
    VickiKirwin Online Community Member Posts: 68 Contributor
    Hi @Jazzguitar

    Yes they do. You can find further information on their services and the different places they have clinics here https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/audiology-why-choose-us 

    All the best

    Vicki
  • Jazzguitar
    Jazzguitar Online Community Member Posts: 175 Contributor
    Many thanks. I will forward that to my GP Surgery. Neville in Whitleigh Plymouth Devon

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