via any qualified provider, who will assess you using the GP criteria for audiology referrals
Specsavers
Call or visit stores in person to be triaged by staff for eligibility into the service. Patients can call stores at the following locations:
- Stockton Specsavers, 49-51 Wellington Square, Stockton-on-Tees, UK, TS18 1RG, Telephone: 01642 037780
- Middlesbrough Specsavers, 25/27 Newport Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, UK, TS1 1LE, Telephone: 01642 036045
- Hartlepool Specsavers, Unit 136, Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, Hartlepool, Cleveland, UK, TS24 7RD Telephone: 01429 705024
- Darlington Specsavers, 41 High Row, Darlington, County Durham, UK, DL3 7QW, Telephone: 01325 968150
- Redcar Specsavers, 57 High Street, Redcar, Cleveland, UK, TS10 3BZ, Telephone: 01642 037576
Scrivens
Call Scrivens to book an appointment on 0800 027 5102. This number will direct patients to the scrivens Customer Services Team who will then direct patients accordingly into the service. Patients who struggle with telephone contact can email customercare@scrivens.com to selfrefer, or visit www.scrivens.com to book an appointment online.
Minor Ops
Patients can self-refer to Minor Ops via telephone and email booking. Patients should call 0191 9178886 or email hearingcare@minor-ops.co.uk
Outside Clinic
Patients can self-refer to the Outside Clinic via telephone booking. Patients should call 0800 954 9093 to be registered, after which they will receive a call from the Audiology Advisor Team to be triaged over the phone.
North Tees Hospitals Audiology
The North Tees and Hartlepool Hospitals are currently not accepting self-referrals. We are working to improve this pathway to give patients the choice to self-refer to the service in the near future.
County Durham and Darlington Hospitals Audiology
The audiology service at County Durham and Darlington Hospitals is currently not accepting self-referrals. This is an ongoing discussion, and we will share further information on how to access self-referral at CDDFT Audiology shortly.