My child's referral
If your child is referred to our service due to concern about
their hearing, then they will be seen for an assessment of their
hearing and middle ear function. The hearing test will be
appropriate to the age and ability of your child. The degree and
nature of any hearing loss is confirmed as quickly as possible
(which sometimes may take more than one visit) and the effect of
any hearing loss on the child is evaluated.
Referral options
There are a number of ways a child can be referred to our
service. These include:
- GP
- Paediatrician or consultant
- Health visitor, school nurse or community nursery nurse
- Other health professionals, e.g. speech and language
therapist
- Parental referral
Your child has been referred for hearing assessment, what
happens next?
When your child's referral arrives in the
Children's Hearing Centre (CHC) we will establish the most
appropriate clinic for your child's appointment.
We will send you an appointment by post. If you are unable to
attend this appointment, please contact us as soon as possible to
re arrange the appointment. This prevents a waiting list being
generated and ensures we can offer your child their first
appointment within four weeks.
Your child's information
Part of your child's record is kept electronically.
Professionals from other agencies e.g. an educational audiologist
has access to this information in order to provide the best ongoing
care for children who have a hearing loss. Please inform us if you
do not agree to this. You can withdraw your agreement at any time.
On occasion we may ask you if a student or other member of staff
can join us for your child's appointment.
