Newborn Hearing Screening - Birmingham

21/12/2023

We will be closed on Christmas Day but back on the wards on Boxing Day for screening babies hearing. Don’t worry if we miss you and baby, we will be in touch to arrange a clinic appointment for the screen.

11/12/2023

November’s feedback on the newborn hearing screen. Lovely comments about the service. Thank you to parents for completing and to staff for their committment to delivering a quality service.

26/10/2023

The results are in…

We have received 1008 responses on our Patient Experience Survey since 1st June 2023.

99.8% of respondents were satisfied with how they were communicated with prior to the screen

99.6% of respondents were satisfied with how they were communicated with after the screen

99.1% of respondents were likely or extremely likely to recommend our service to family or friends

Well done to all our screeners for receiving such a great response and for all the lovely comments 🙂👏

04/08/2023

The results are in....

We have received 372 responses on our Patient Experience Survey from 1st June 2023.

99.7% of our respondents were satisfied with the way they were communicated with prior to the screen

99.5% of our respondents were satisfied with the way they were communicated with after the screen

99.2% of our respondents were likely to recommend our service to family and friends

Thank you to all our screeners 🙂 👏

03/08/2023

We offer our service across lots of different locations in Birmingham, Sandwell & Solihull.

The map below shows the sites we are located and the services provided, this includes hospital screening sites, outpatient appointments and audiology for referrals & targeted follow ups.

We will always endeavour to offer you an appointment closest to home at a convenient time for you and your family.

26/07/2023

Our Outpatient clinic at Heartlands has recently moved into the new Heartlands Treatment Centre.

Enter the hospital via the main entrance and follow the signs to the Treatment centre, there are lifts and stairs that will take you to Level 1. Follow the signs to Audiology/ENT Head and Neck.

Once you have arrived, report to Reception E and they will direct you to clinic waiting area. Take a seat and the screener will call you through when it is your turn.

If you are unable to attend your appointment please call 0121 424 3926 to rebook

05/07/2023

Happy Birthday NHS! 🥳

01/03/2023

Patient Experience Survey

We have received 1663 responses from 1st April 2022. 98.3% of our respondents were satisfied with how the screener communicated. 96.9% were likely to recommend our service to family or friends.

Thank you to all our screeners 🙂

24/02/2023

What is Newborn Hearing Screening?

Watch the video below to find out more about our service and the importance of screening hearing early...

23/12/2022

The BSS Newborn Hearing Screening Team would like to wish you.....

A very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

Our service will be closed on Christmas Day - those babies discharged home without a screen will have an appointment organised for them in the new year

27/10/2022

Screening information can be found online - it is available in different languages and an easy to read format.

Visit the websites below to find the right version for yourself:

Screening Tests for you and your baby: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/screening-tests-for-you-and-your-baby

Easy to read format:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/887075/Screening_tests_for_you_and_your_baby_easy_guide_NHSP_section_June_2020.pdf

STFYAYB provides information about the screening tests offered during and after pregnancy.

19/10/2022

When a baby is referred from the hearing screen, we will offer an appointment in audiology within 4 weeks.

It is important that baby attends this appointment so their hearing can be assessed.

Please watch the video below for further information about what happens at the audiology clinic.