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In January 2015 a new referral form and referral criteria was implemented for AQP Audiology referrals. Key changes included:
An AQP referral is suitable for patients presenting with age related hearing loss requiring a hearing assessment or reassessment where their hearing needs have changed.
Patient presenting with age related hearing loss requires a hearing assessment or reassessment.
GP should assess the patient's ears and suitability for referral.
Any patients with red flags are not suitable for an AQP referral and should be referred to the appropriate speciality.
Patients should have their hearing and ears assessed prior to referral.
Any patients 55 years of age and over presenting with suspected or diagnosed age related hearing loss, requiring a hearing assessment or reassessment can be referred to an AQP provider.
Referrals submitted without this information will be returned.
If any exclusions and/or red flags are present continue to refer to the appropriate specialist service in either:
Refer to AQP via e-Referrals
AQP Audiology - no merge fields
Patients who are experiencing problems with their NHS hearing aid do not need a new referral. Patients can contact their NHS hearing aid provider for their aftercare.
This is an administrative guideline created by DRSS to support referral process as outlined by NHS Devon.
Publication date: April 2023