A TINNITUS awareness event is being held at Airedale Hospital.

The audiology team is hosting the session, in the lecture theatre at the Steeton site on Thursday, February 11.

Anyone who suffers from the condition is invited to attend the 2pm event.

Audiologists Katie Davenport and Wendy Layard will talk about the support they provide and team members will then be available to chat to visitors.

The free session is being run by the British Tinnitus Association, to coincide with a national awareness week.

Katie said: "Providing patients with information and support about tinnitus can really make a difference to people's lives.

"We try to help them live and cope with their condition and dispel any negative associations.

"It must be very difficult to cope with never being able to enjoy silence and the worst time is usually at night when there is a lack of other noise.

"We help and support people to adjust by using education, reassurance, relaxation, counselling and sound therapy/enrichment."

Places at the event must be booked in advance. Contact the audiology department on 01535 293646.