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.
- Download our referral form here: NAIP Referral Form or send us a report and letter covering the information outlined in the form
- For further information on who to refer please see: NICE Guidance for Cochlear Implants
- Families may wish to look at information provided by the National Deaf Children's Society: Information for Families on Cochlear Implant Referral in the UK
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.
- Download our referral form here: NAIP Referral Form
- For further information on who to refer please see: BCIG Referral Guidance Visual and NICE Guidance for Cochlear Implants
- Patients may wish to look at information provided by the National Cochlear Implant Users Association: Home - National Cochlear Implant Users Association
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.
- Download our referral form here: NAIP Referral Form
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)