The provision of services to persons with tinnitus is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority, ERHA, and the health boards. I understand that the ERHA is currently undertaking a review of audiology services at primary, secondary and community care levels. A review group has been established with the goal of developing a comprehensive strategy for audiology services.
The report of the review group will provide valuable direction in relation to future policy discussions with regard to the development of audiology services and future strategies relating to such issues as the need for additional facilities for tinnitus sufferers. I understand that this review is at an advanced stage.