About us
The Children's Hearing Centre exists as part of a
multi-disciplinary team consisting of clinical scientists,
audiologists, audiology assistants and administrative support. We
assess, manage and treat children of all ages and abilities,
including children with complex additional needs, in a timely and
efficient manner. We liaise closely with our colleagues in
the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP), ENT doctors, the
adult audiology team and the education support service for hearing
impaired children to ensure a thorough and smooth service is
provided for all children.
Our opening hours are 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. We are
closed on weekends and on bank holidays.
Contact details:
Children's Hearing Centre,
St Michael's Hospital,
Southwell Street,
Bristol,
BS2 8EG
Tel: 0117 342 1611
Email: childrenshearingcentre@uhbristol.nhs.uk. Please
use this email for requesting additional sundries (for example:
hearing aid batteries, tubing and drying pots).
Audiology clinics are currently held at:
- Children's Hearing Centre at St Michael's Hospital,
Bristol
- Children's Outpatients (Carousel, Level D) Bristol Royal
Hospital for Children, Bristol
Appointments are offered in our clinics 9:30am - 12:30pm and
1.30pm - 4.30pm.
Please check your appointment letter carefully to ensure you
attend the correct clinic.
Travelling to and from
our hospitals
Key members of Staff:
- Head of department: Joannie O'Connell
- Deputy head of department: Christopher Morley
- Administrative manager: Jenny Harper
- Newborn hearing screening programme local manager: Liz
Hennessy
- Paediatric cochlear implant programme coordinator: Jenny
Maddocks
- Paediatrician: Dr A Eggers
We hope this website will cover all the information you may need
in advance of your visit to the Children's Hearing Centre and for
the continued support of your child. Further information regarding
your visit to the audiology clinic can be found in the
leaflet: Welcome
to the Children's Hearing Centre.
Children's Hearing Centre leaflets
View all of the Children's Hearing Centre leaflets here.
If you and your child are coming to the Children's Hearing
Centre and would like to find out more in advance, please click on
the Ben and Betsy link below. This can be especially helpful if
your child is feeling worried or anxious about their appointment
with us.
Ben and Betsy go to the Children's Hearing Centre