Medico-Legal Services
We employ a combination of highly qualified Registered Consultant Audiological Scientists and state registered Clinical Audiologists / Clinical Scientists with NHS experience and with minimum of BSc in Clinical Audiology. We are also Independent Registered Hearing Aid Audiologists. All our equipment is calibrated annually and our assessments are undertaken to the highest standards following relevant professional recommended protocols. We ensure patient satisfaction and efficacy of practice using a range of outcome measures throughout their pathways.
We have a proven track record over many years providing comprehensive expert assessments and reports to solicitors and legal agencies.
For all enquiries call us on 01270 211009 or alternatively email enquiries@holthearingandbalance.co.uk and one of our team can assist you.
Audiological Testing
Pure Tone Audiometry
With regard to Medico-legal Noise Induced Hearing Loss [NIHL] both screening and diagnostic Pure Tone Audiograms [PTA] can be undertaken for the different types of purposes you may require. Where clinically required we test with insert earphones.
Cortical Evoked Response Audiometry
As Clinical Scientists we also undertake and report on specialised Cortical Evoked Response Audiometry (CERA) assessment where hearing threshold responses require objective clarification. CERA is being increasingly used to establish true hearing levels where malingering is suspected and by legal practices to audit, validate and quality assure Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) thresholds they're using in their CLB [LCB] calculations and claim procedures.
Tinnitus and Balance Rehabilitation
Our Clinical Scientist registration and our highly trained team assess and provide tailored rehabilitation programmes to clients with balance (vestibular) and tinnitus disorders which can arise in NIHL cases and through personal injury / accident index incidents.
We are Tinnitus Retraining Therapy [TRT] Practitioners [with CBT component] where tailored tinnitus management programmes are required.
Medico Legal Reporting
Once we have conducted a full audiogram, comprising of air & bone conduction with full masking where necessary, we can establish if requested if the case is a positive or negative.
We can then review any medical/ ENT reports and employment history and provide a full medico legal NIHL report adhering to Coles, Lutman & Buffin Guidelines. Philip Holt is fully qualified as an Expert Witness.
We offer a number of clinics across the United Kingdom, running from hospitals and clinical consulting rooms.
Blackburn Darlington Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Bolton Derby Nottingham
Boston Dudley Shrewsbury
Bristol Leeds Stoke
Cardiff Liverpool Sutton Coldfield
Chester Macclesfield Warrington
Coventry Manchester Wilmslow
Crewe/ Nantwich Milton Keynes