Paediatric audiology and audio-vestibular medicine
Hearing and balance services for children
The assessment and rehabilitation of children with hearing loss or balance disorders
Hearing and balance services for children
These services include conductive hearing loss, glue ear, sensorineural hearing loss (damage to the hair cells in the cochlea), newborn hearing investigation, balance problems and central auditory processing disorders.
Our audiology expertise
Our paediatric audiology consultants are leaders in their field and work closely with ear, nose and throat consultants.
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Hearing loss assessment
Need to know
Speech audiometry helps to determine the degree and type of hearing loss a person has. It is used to assess your word recognition abilities, your level of discomfort or tolerance to speech stimuli and to determine the correct levels for any amplifying devices, such as hearing aids.
Our audiology team
Our teams assess hearing loss and offer rehabilitation for children of all developmental ages, from a newborn to school-leaving age. Children are commonly referred to the service by their GP or an ENT (ear, nose and throat) specialist paediatrician.
Our team of audiologists and physiotherapists specialising in balance disorders, are experienced in working with children and supporting them through investigations and treatment.
Patient stories
Ava's cochlear implant surgery
At five days old, Ava Pearson was diagnosed as profoundly deaf. Her parents share the story of Ava’s successful cochlear implant surgery.
Our location
Our audiology team are located at The Portland Hospital where they can treat children as an inpatient or outpatient.
Request an appointment with a paediatric specialist
To request an appointment, call the paediatric unit on the number below.