Hearing aids and tinnitus
If you have tinnitus (ringing or buzzing) alongside hearing loss, hearing aids often help.
If you have tinnitus (ringing or buzzing) alongside hearing loss, hearing aids often help.
By bringing back everyday sound, hearing aids make the tinnitus less noticeable. Sound therapy can help too. For tinnitus that's distressing, the strongest evidence is for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), as reflected in NICE guidance on tinnitus (NG155, 2020). If tinnitus is troubling you, talk to us — and see below for tinnitus that needs prompt medical checking.
Want more self-help steps for tinnitus specifically? See our Tinnitus self-help guide →
Not sure if you need to see someone? See when to come back to us →
Book a follow-up to fine-tune your aids, or have a chat with our hearing assistant any time.