NHS Scotland Cochlear Implant Programme

NHS Scotland Cochlear Implant Programme Welcome to the official SCIP page. For children, being able to hear clearly is key to developing spoken language.

This page is for:
- communicating with patients and professionals.
- sharing news relating to the SCIP.
- posting videos and information on advice and troubleshooting.
- sharing information about upcoming events. The Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme at University Hospital Crosshouse provides a national cochlear implant service for hearing impaired adults and children from throughout Scotland. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is commissioned to deliver this service by the National Services Division of NHS National Services Scotland. The main aim of cochlear implantation is to provide access to spoken language in patients with permanent, bilateral, severe to profound sensorineural deafness, who do not gain adequate benefit from conventional acoustic hearing aids. For adults and older children, this intervention is mainly directed at those who have lost their hearing (gradually or suddenly) and have already developed spoken language in childhood. The main objective is to enable these individuals to continue to communicate by talking/listening through improved hearing from a cochlear implant. For those who are born with a significant hearing loss in both ears, this may be achievable if cochlear implantation is carried out in early childhood (ideally between the ages of 12 to 18 months). The window of opportunity is limited and outcomes are compromised if cochlear implantation is delayed beyond the age of 3 years old.

One of our patients, Abu, is currently studying an HND in Sports Coaching at college. As a CI user themselves they are ...
30/03/2026

One of our patients, Abu, is currently studying an HND in Sports Coaching at college. As a CI user themselves they are interested to look at how CIs have impacted people in sport. They are looking for volunteers to help them with their project. This is suitable for any CI user who has taken part in any sporting activity of any ability at any level. Here is a link to the survey.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=EMGUrW-NDEOXY1AebYcbpTstGAz3AiJNlcOwNwwd0EZUQzNEOVpRRzJKMTAwUjJRVzA2WTZZNE9CUC4u

12/03/2026

Brooks had his cochlear implants activated last week allowing him to hear his parents for the first time.

Happy International Cochlear Implant Day 2026!🎉🌐 We are thrilled to launch the NEW Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme W...
25/02/2026

Happy International Cochlear Implant Day 2026!

🎉🌐 We are thrilled to launch the NEW Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme Website!

Today, on International Cochlear Implant Day, we celebrate connection, communication, and the incredible impact cochlear implants make — and we are proud to unveil a brand new resource for patients, families, and professionals across Scotland.

Our new website includes:
✔️ Clear information for every stage of the cochlear implant journey
✔️ Support and rehabilitation resources
✔️ Guidance for professionals
✔️ Real stories and Scottish specific information
✔️ An accessible, user friendly design
👉 Visit now: https://scottishcochlearimplants.org.uk/

Thank you to everyone – staff, patients and professionals from across the Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme who contributed to this project.
Please share widely to help this resource reach everyone who needs it.

💡 What can you expect from the new Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme website?🌐 A fresh, accessible, patient focused de...
24/02/2026

💡 What can you expect from the new Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme website?

🌐 A fresh, accessible, patient focused design
🧒 Information for children, adults, and families
📚 Rehabilitation and communication resources
🎧 Up to date information about cochlear implants
🤝 Guidance for professionals across Scotland

Launching tomorrow, on International Cochlear Implant Day! 👂
Share to spread the word 👇

On Wednesday 25th February, International Cochlear Implant Day, we’ll be launching our brand new Scottish Cochlear Impla...
24/02/2026

On Wednesday 25th February, International Cochlear Implant Day, we’ll be launching our brand new Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme website — built to support patients, families, and professionals across Scotland.

Stay tuned — the countdown has begun! ⏳👂💙

Something exciting is on the way…The Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme has been working behind the scenes on something...
23/02/2026

Something exciting is on the way…
The Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme has been working behind the scenes on something we are incredibly proud of.........

Stay tuned — the countdown has begun! ⏳👂💙

Tinnitus Awareness Week 2026RNID is here to help the many people that need support. Whether you or a loved one is strugg...
05/02/2026

Tinnitus Awareness Week 2026

RNID is here to help the many people that need support. Whether you or a loved one is struggling with tinnitus, we can give you the information and support you need.

Download their guide to Tinnitus below
https://rnid.org.uk/free-tinnitus-guide/

Tinnitus Awareness Week 2026Do you find tinnitus bothersome when you take your processor off at night?Did you know, you ...
03/02/2026

Tinnitus Awareness Week 2026

Do you find tinnitus bothersome when you take your processor off at night?

Did you know, you can keep your processor on at night or put it on during the night, if you are suffering from a bad spell of tinnitus.
This can allow you to have masking sounds such as nature sounds or white noise playing in the room or streamed straight to your processor.

If you do wear your processor all night, please consider your skin health, watching out for any redness or pain under the magnet.

If you have any questions, please contact us at: implant.cochlear@aaaht.scot.nhs.uk

Tinnitus Awareness Week starts today!Tinnitus is a sound no one else can hear — buzzing, ringing, whooshing, or humming ...
02/02/2026

Tinnitus Awareness Week starts today!

Tinnitus is a sound no one else can hear — buzzing, ringing, whooshing, or humming — and it affects people of all ages.

This week, we’ll be sharing simple tips, helpful resources, and real stories to raise awareness and support anyone living with tinnitus.

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University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock Road
Kilmarnock
KA2OBE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441563827323

Website

http://www.scottishcochlearimplants.org.uk/

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