Tinnitus

Tinnitus is the name for hearing noises that are not caused by an outside source. It’s common – around 1 in 8 adults in the UK have tinnitus all the time or regularly.

Most often, tinnitus is linked to hearing loss or other ear conditions. It’s rarely a sign of a serious condition.

Find out more about tinnitus, what to do if you have it, and what therapies can help.

Tinnitus Helpline

Contact our Tinnitus Helpline for free, confidential information about tinnitus.

Tinnitus support services

We run local tinnitus support services in Northern Ireland and south-east England. If you live in other areas of the UK, contact our Tinnitus Helpline.

What tinnitus sounds like

Tinnitus is often called ringing in the ears, but different people hear different sounds.

Tinnitus causes

Most often tinnitus is linked to hearing loss caused by normal ageing or exposure to loud noise.

What to do if you have tinnitus

It’s rarely the sign of anything serious, but see a GP if you have regular or constant tinnitus.

Tinnitus treatments

There are different therapies and things you can do to help you manage your tinnitus effectively.

Technology to manage your tinnitus

Types of sound relaxers, apps and software to help you manage your tinnitus.