Basildon
The service provides assessment for babies and children up to the age of 18. Children with complex needs can remain under the service until the age of 24 if needed.
An extensive rehabilitation service for those need hearing aids is provided with ongoing support and monitoring for the period of time the hearing aid is needed. This includes children who move into the area whose hearing aids are fitted elsewhere.
The service works closely with education colleagues to support children in the use of their hearing aids.
The service is also responsible for the provision of newborn hearing screening on the maternity ward or at outpatient clinics.
Referrals
Referrals are accepted from GP’s, ENT service and Paediatricians. Should Health Visitors and Speech Language Therapists require a hearing assessment for a child, parents will need to request a referral from their GP.
Email mse.adminaudiology@nhs.net or mse.hearcare@nhs.net, or you can call 0300 443 1076.
Location: Children’s Hearing Centre, Level D, Maternity Block, Basildon Hospital, Nethermayne, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5NL. View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/basildon-university-hospital/access-guides/children-s-hearing-centre.
Broomfield
The paediatric children’s service provides diagnostic assessments of hearing function on all babies and children with intensive rehabilitation for babies and children requiring hearing aids. We see Children and Young People up until the age of 18 years, where they will then be supported through transition over to the adult service.
The service works closely with education colleagues to support children in the use of their hearing aids.
If you need to get in contact, please email mse.broomfieldaudiology.info@nhs.net.
Southend
We aim to provide a high-quality, efficient and friendly service for all children with suspected audio-vestibular and communication disorders in order for them to achieve their full potential.
All children with hearing concerns will need to be referred to either the ENT department or to the paediatric audiology clinic at the Lighthouse Child Development Centre.
Babies tested through the newborn hearing screening program will be referred directly to our audiology team where required.