From 1 April 2025, the Royal Devon will provide specialist audiology services for patients in Eastern Devon aged 54 and under. This includes paediatrics, adults aged 18-54 years or with severe, profound or complex losses, patients fitted with bone anchored hearing aids (all ages), balance problems, tinnitus, etc.

If you already receive specialist audiology care from the current provider, Chime, your care will transfer to the Royal Devon, along with your patient records. You will be contacted by the Royal Devon audiology team soon to arrange appointments at the main Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) as well as several community sites. If you have any questions, please contact RDUH.Specialist.Audiology@nhs.net.

If you currently receive community audiology care from Chime for age-related hearing loss, your care will transfer to a separate new provider (not the Royal Devon). You should have received a letter to let you know that you do not need to do anything and Devon Referral Support Service will be in touch with you to discuss options for future appointments. The letter also advised what to do if you need hearing aid repairs or battery replacements after 31 March 2025.

Get in contact

Email: rduh.specialist.audiology@nhs.net

Contact number: 01392 402223