A SENIOR audiologist will give a talk on tinnitus in Airedale Hospital's lecture theatre next Thursday, February 5.

The event will run from 1.30pm to 2.30pm and members of the audiology team will be on hand for an hour afterwards to talk to patients about the hospital’s tinnitus clinics, answer questions and give out information.

The presentation coincides with Tinnitus Awareness Week, run by the British Tinnitus Association.

Katie Davenport, a senior audiologist, at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust said: “Providing patients with information and support about tinnitus can really make a difference to peoples’ lives and we try to help them live and cope with their tinnitus and dispel any negative associations."

Tinnitus is when people can hear a noise in their head, one or both ears – but there is no external cause. The type of noise varies, it may be continuous or come and go, it can be low or high pitched, for some people it’s a whooshing noise, ringing, buzzing or very occasionally it can be a particular song. It affects around 10 per cent of the population in all age groups.

People interested in attending the event should contact the audiology department reception on 01535 293646. Places are free but do need to be booked in advance.