Paediatric Referrals Cochlear Implant

Referrals can be made by the following professionals: Audiologists, GPs, and ENT Specialists. Once a referral is accepted, we notify  the referrer. Additionally, we request relevant information from local professionals, such as the child’s Teacher of the Deaf.

Once a referral is accepted the first step in the assessment process is, where possible, a video call appointment with a member of our team. During this appointment we gather background information from the child's family and explain the assessment process.

Professionals are welcome to contact us with any  queries or for support completing a referral:
Tel: 0115 948 5549 
Text: 0797 619 0003
Email:  Nuhnt.naip@nhs.net (secure email address)

Adult Referrals Cochlear Implant

Referrals can be made by the following professionals: Audiologists, GPs, and ENT Specialists. Once a referral is accepted, we notify the referrer and send forms to the patient to be completed and returned to us. Additionally, we request relevant information from local professionals, including from their GP.

The first step in the assessment process is, where possible, a video call appointment with a member of our team. During this appointment we gather background information from the referred adult and explain the assessment process.

Professionals are welcome to contact us with any  queries or for support completing a referral:
Tel: 0115 948 5549 
Text: 0797 619 0003
Email:  Nuhnt.naip@nhs.net (secure email address)

Referral for Middle Ear & Bone Bridge Implants

Referrals for Middle Ear Implants and Bone Bridge Implants can be considered for patients who are unable to wear conventional hearing aids for medical reasons. Alternative ear mould options should have been thoroughly explored along with relevant medical treatments prior to referral.

Referrals can be made by the following professionals: Audiologists, GPs and ENT Specialists.  

Once a referral is accepted, we notify the referrer and send forms to the patient to be completed and returned to us. Additionally, we request relevant information from local professionals, including from their GP.  The first step in the assessment process is a video call appointment, where possible, with a member of our team. During this appointment we gather background information from the referred adult and explain the assessment process.

Professionals are welcome to contact us with any  queries or for support completing a referral:
Tel: 0115 948 5549 
Text: 0797 619 0003
Email:  Nuhnt.naip@nhs.net (secure email address)