Wigan
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospital’s website is where you will find information about the services they provide.
They provide a range of high-quality digital hearing aids, comprehensive hearing, and balance assessments, hearing aid fitting, rehabilitation services and therapy for hearing impaired adults – all of which are entirely free.
Services offered include:
- Hearing Aid Service
- Tinnitus Service
- Balance Service
- Hearing Therapy Service
- Complex needs service
- Severe/profound hearing loss service
Included free of charge in the service are:
- Discreet state-of-the-art digital hearing aids
- Batteries and repairs
- Rehabilitation and hearing therapy service
- Comprehensive after care
- Hearing Aid Maintenance Classes
They aim to offer you an appointment within about four weeks.
How do I make an appointment?
To be referred to NHS Audiology you will need to:
1. Visit your GP to check your ears are clear.
2. Ask your GP to send us a referral.
Contact them-
Audiology Department
Suite 2
Thomas Linacre Centre
Parsons Walk
Wigan
WN1 1RU
Or
Audiology Department
Area 5
Leigh Infirmary
The Avenue
Leigh
WN7 1HS
Telephone: 0300 707 5667
Text: 07920 289578 or alternatively you can email them.
Wigan Council
Wigan Council’s website is also where you will find information and support. The Sensory Service can look at the best ways to help you remain or become as independent as possible. Just some of the things they can help with are –
- individual assessments and rehabilitation support
- Specialist equipment and adaptations in your home to improve your independence and wellbeing
- Support to access concessions and benefits available
- Mobility training for vision impaired residents, including accessing the community, visiting shops and other essential facilities, and learning how to use public transport
For more information about the service, who is eligible and how to request support you can visit their website. Or call 01942 828787
Textphone
01942 828781
Address
Hindley Town Hall, Cross street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2RE
