Audiology
Covid-19 Restrictions
We are slowly re-opening our services. Please be patient whilst we deal with any queries or requests as these are taking longer than usual to process.
If you require batteries or tubing for your hearing device, you are now able to collect these from the Audiology reception desk at Airedale General Hospital.
Please ring or email the department to arrange an appointment for a service or repair of your hearing aid. If you require batteries or tubing sent out in the post we would kindly ask you to send in your brown battery booklet to the audiology department with a pre-paid stamp and a note of what is required.
When entering the department please adhere to the following guidelines:
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Attend the department alone
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Only one parent accompany a child to their appointment
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Wear a face covering (masks available at the entrance to outpatients if needed)
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Follow the one way system in place in the outpatients department
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Do NOT arrive early for your appointment as you may be asked to wait outside until 5 minutes before your appointment time
If you require an interpreter or carer to attend your appointment then please contact us before the day and this can be arranged.
We are based at Airedale Hospital in the main outpatients department (location A1, clinic 2). The department has three sound proof rooms for conducting hearing tests and three consulting rooms for hearing aid fittings, repairs and rehabilitation. A workshop is also available to carry out any ear mould modifications required.
We fit digital hearing aids to people with a diagnosed hearing impairment, with new patients being referred into the service from their own GP or via the ear, nose and throat (ENT) department.
New adult patients will have their hearing assessed in a sound proof room by a senior member of staff. Existing patients can access the service at any time, by phoning the department directly and arranging a convenient appointment time.
Community clinics
We also offer community based clinics at the following sites:
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Bingley Health Centre
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Ilkley Coronation Hospital
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Keighley Health Centre
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Settle Health Centre
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Skipton General Hospital
Two of our audiologists, Andy Smethurst and Katie Davenport, are registered hearing aid dispensers with the HCPC, and are able to offer a range of competitively priced hearing aids from one of the world’s leading manufacturers. The private hearing aids include premium ranges that have wireless technology and connectivity to work with some mobile phones and accessories.
