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SAMARITANS

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Tinnitus and hearing loss affect many people in the Armed Forces community due to service-related noise exposure, injury, ageing or other health conditions. Everyone's experience is different, but the impact can be significant, affecting sleep, concentration, communication, relationships and wellbeing.

Developing an understanding can be an important first step. We can help you access information, explore the connection between hearing, thoughts, feelings and daily life, and discover practical tools and support.

Together, we can help you better understand your experience, build confidence, and find ways to live well alongside tinnitus and hearing loss

Three things you could try today

Keep a diary

Spend a day noticing when your tinnitus or hearing difficulties feel more or less noticeable. You might include things like your environment, stress levels, tiredness, activities or sleep. Sometimes understanding patterns can be the first step towards finding what helps.

Create a personal toolbox

Try to notice things that help, this could include listening to background sounds, practising breathing exercises, relaxation techniques or spending time doing something enjoyable. Having a list ready can make it easier to remember what helps on difficult days.

Book an appointment

If you haven't already, consider speaking with your GP or audiology team. Some causes of hearing difficulties can be treated, and support such as hearing aids, hearing assessments, tinnitus management strategies or specialist advice may be available.

Please note

Contact your GP if tinnitus develops suddenly, is associated with sudden hearing loss, marked dizziness, neurological symptoms, or causes significant distress. If you have concerns outside normal GP opening hours, contact NHS 111 or your local out-of-hours service.

What Tinnitus and Hearing Loss support does Help for Heroes offer?

A Group Course

LIVING WELL WITH TINNITUS AND HEARING LOSS

  • A free, group course run online via Microsoft Teams.
  • Co-delivered by those with lived experience and experts from our Clinical Services Team.
  • These sessions give you an opportunity to learn more about tinnitus and hearing loss as well as positive coping strategies with others in the Armed Forces Community.
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Clinical Services Team


Our nurses and occupational therapists have experience working with veterans, and many have served in the Armed Forces. 

They understand your background and can support you to create a healthcare plan that improves your quality of life.

For more information, visit our physical health pages.

More about the Group Course

What will I learn on the Living well with Tinnitus and Hearing Loss group course?

  • What tinnitus and hearing loss are.
  • The physical and psychological links between tinnitus and hearing loss.
  • How to manage your tinnitus or hearing loss effectively and improve your quality of life.
  • How to access support services and have a conversation with your GP and other healthcare professionals.

How long is the course?

  • 1 x meet and greet session.
  • 2 x 3-hour modules. One module per week over two consecutive weeks.

Please note

The course has been co-produced with Tinnitus UK, to help you develop strategies to reduce the impact your condition has on your life. It is not designed to cure your condition, but it can give you the ability and confidence to make lifestyle changes and get the best possible medical support.

How do I apply?

If you are already engaged with us, please speak to your point of contact within the Charity. They will be able to help book you onto our courses.

If you are not yet engaged with us, we’d love to welcome you.

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