Welcome to Audiology-Easy Read

Welcome to Audiology Patient Information

Patient Information

Audiology Service

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• Author ID: LH
• Leaflet ref: ER 006
• Version: 3
• Leaflet title: Welcome to Audiology-Easy Read
• Last review: June 2025
• Expiry Date: June 2027

Introduction

We look forward to meeting you. We are based at The Thomas Linacre Centre in Wigan and Leigh Infirmary. 

When you arrive at reception, let them know you are here and take a seat in the waiting room.

The Audiologist would like to get to know you, have a look in your ears, and you may be asked to listen to some sounds using headphones.

Please complete the following information or ask a relative or friend to support you and bring it to your appointment.

My Communication:

How do you like to let others know what you are thinking? For example, talking, singing, pointing, facial expressions.

My General Health:

Please let the Audiologist know if you are taking any medication.

Have your ears been checked by your GP surgery? If so, are they clear of wax?

Let the Audiologist know how you feel. 

Please circle your answer.

I am okay going into a new place and meeting new people.

I will be okay if the Audiologist looks in my ear.

I will be okay wearing headphones.

My Hearing:

Part 1:Can you think of any listening situations in which you experience some difficulty hearing? 

Please list up to 5 situations.

1.

Situation

How do you feel? Please circle your answer.

Part 2:We would like you to complete this section after attending your first appointment with the Audiologist.

Have you noticed any improvement or difference with the situations listed above?

Acknowledgement

This document is based on information designed by HaLD (Hearing and Learning Disability Special Interest Group). http://www.hald.org.uk/