Our charitable tinnitus support service is run entirely by volunteers.
On first contact with our group many people describe feeling a tremendous sense of relief that they can speak to someone who will help them with managing the condition.
As well as providing advice and information about tinnitus, we are here to listen. Talking to someone about any anxieties you may have about tinnitus and any distress it may cause, can be therapeutic in itself.
We offer:
- One-to-one lay counselling support from a group member who experiences tinnitus
- Information booklets about managing tinnitus
- Group meetings/peer support/social meetings
- For anyone aged over 55 with hearing difficulties, we can help complete a self-referral to audiology
We have a good relationship with Chesterfield Royal Hospital Audiology and can ask them for additional support and advice.
I just wanted to thank you for the time you took to talk to me and for sending
Feedback resulting from our one-to-one support
all the information booklets which are so helpful. Thank you for making a
referral to Audiology on my behalf; I have received an appointment.
Patient Pathway
It is important to get a proper diagnosis so seek advice from your GP. As a result of NICE Guidance for Tinnitus Patients, there is an appropriate patient pathway that GPs should follow. Depending on the diagnosis, this may be a referral to ENT and/or to Audiology for further assessment.
Becoming a member of the group
Membership is currently £12 for the year. Please download attached form to become a member. Members receive a bi-monthly Wellbeing Magazine as well as information about group meetings and social events.
Our Wellbeing Magazine
We encourage stories written by our members on a wide range of subjects including the benefits of gardening, Mindfulness, Poetry including writing poetry, journalling, walking for health and wellbeing, the joy of nature, talks given by our group members as well as other speakers.
“Really enjoy having the magazine – helps me feel more connected as I am
not on the internet and go out less as I’ve got older. The articles are
informative and helpful. Lot of information, enlightening and joyful.”
Feedback from our Wellbeing Magazine
Meetings – our new meeting venue
We now hold our support group meetings at The Woodside Inn, Ashgate Road, Chesterfield where we have bi-monthly Soup and Social meetings.
“Meeting other like-minded people and listening and learning from their experience of tinnitus”
Feedback resulting from our meetings
*Disclaimer * The Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Tinnitus Support Group is run entirely by volunteers who are not health professionals.
Chesterfield & North Derbyshire
Tinnitus Support Group
07821 132234
chesterfieldtinnitus@gmail.com
Chesterfield & North Derbyshire
Tinnitus Support Group
PO Box 833
Chesterfield
S40 9RU
