Audiology - Paediatrics
The paediatric audiology department provides specialist assessment and management of babies and children aged 0-18 with hearing problems, with close links to others professionals who have contact with these children.
Hearing assessments are performed by qualified audiologists in a BSA standard paediatric audiological testing room.
Results are discussed and diagnosed and further investigations are requested by ENT consultants.
Children who require a hearing aid are issued with the latest digital technology and we will continue to update this and provide care until they reach adulthood.
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Why a professional should choose the service
- Our dedicated integrated team works with other professional teams including teachers of the deaf, ear, nose and throat, staff, paediatric doctors and consultants to ensure children are seen in a timely manner
- Audiologists are part of a local network, forging links with colleagues from neighbouring audiology departments, developing joint training sessions, case/peer reviews and service specifications, with best practices shared and adopted to improve practices
- All permanent childhood hearing loss (PCHI) children are offered and fitted with a modern digital hearing instrument (hearing aid) within 2 weeks of confirmation of hearing loss by the consultant
- A joint audit with Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust audiologists and teachers of the deaf takes place annually to strengthen the management of the PCHI children and late diagnosis cases
- All permanent childhood hearing loss (PCHI) children are offered and fitted with a modern digital hearing instrument (hearing aid) within four weeks of confirmation of hearing loss by the consultant
Support offered
- Hearing assessments/consultations
- Hearing aid provision, rehabilitation and continuous care to adulthood
- School hearing screening
- Links to Teacher of the Deaf
- Links to National Deaf Children Society
Outcomes
- Provide hearing assessments
- Identify and monitor any hearing problem found
- Through early intervention, we aim to help children reach their potential
Accessing the service
- Tel: 01226 644803
Base: Paediatric Audiology, New Street Health Centre, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 1LP
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 4.30 pm
Referral guidelines
Referrals accepted from: Carers/family, Consultants, GP staff, Health visitors, Other NHS services, Schools
Referrals also accepted from: Referrals also accepted from nursery nurses, audiologists.
Who should be referred
Referral criteria:
- Babies and children from birth to 18 years old who require a hearing assessment or subsequent hearing aid issue and rehabilitation
- Referrals can be made by letter, referral form, system one or telephone
- Urgent referrals can be requested – see our referral form (healthcare professionals only)
- Referrals should be sent to paediatric audiology at New Street Health Centre
Exclusions
- New referrals over the age of 18 years
- For any issues related to tonsils, adenoids, repeated ear infections or wider nose and throat problems, please consider GP/ENT referral
Updated: January 2025
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Clinical support group
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Ophthalmology and ENT
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Paediatrics
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Service type
- Audiology
- Children's Specialist Services
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ProviderSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Physical Health
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Telephone01226 644803
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