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BTA – Glasgow & West of Scotland Tinnitus Support Group (13/01/2021)

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An online meeting hosted by Tinnitus Expert Alan Hopkirk run according to guidelines issued by the British Tinnitus Association.

About this Event

BTA - Glasgow & West of Scotland Tinnitus Support Group (ONLINE - Zoom Meeting)

Next Meeting (January) Wednesday, 13/01/2020, 6.30-8.30pm.

In January 2020, the BTA - Glasgow & West of Scotland Tinnitus Support Group was awarded the BTA GOLD STANDARD certification.

About the BTA Glasgow Tinnitus Support Group?

The support group is run by Alan Hopkirk, Clinical Director at The Invisible Hearing Clinic in Glasgow.

Tinnitus Support Group – Where does the group meet?

Current meetings are held online via Zoom until we consider that it is safe to re-commence face-to-face meetings. The Zoom link will be included on your Eventbrite ticket and will be included in our reminders 48 hours prior to the event.

How to find out more

If you are interested in attending the BTA Glasgow Tinnitus Support Group please contact Alan or Roberta or Caitlin on 0141 226 2268 or email btaglasgow@invizear.com.

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Press Release 28 April 2016

A new group to support local people with tinnitus is being formed by Alan Hopkirk, Clinical Director for The Invisible Hearing Clinic. The first meeting will take place on Tuesday, 17/05/2016, 6.30-8: 30pm at The Pentagon Centre (Third Floor), 36 Washington Street, Glasgow, G3 8AZ.

Dave Carr, BTA:

Dave Carr, BTA Volunteering and Engagement Manager comments: “Being among people who have the problem, listening to their experiences and how they have managed to handle things, is a tremendous help for the individual. I witness this first hand when attending group meetings. It is amazing seeing the difference it makes to people, especially those who have recently been diagnosed.”

What is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is defined as the experience of sounds with no external source, most commonly ringing or buzzing, but sometimes experienced as a whooshing, clicking or even music. Many people aren’t troubled by the sounds they hear. However, for around 10%, the condition has a significant impact on their quality of life which is often linked to stress, anxiety or sometimes depression.

Dave adds: “Tinnitus can be an isolating condition, with friends and family struggling to understand how it feels to adapt to the presence of loud or persistent noises. Some people choose to bring a partner or family member to the meetings, which can often help both parties understand more about the condition and the experiences or behaviours it can bring.”

Alan Hopkirk, BTA Glasgow & West of Scotland Organiser:

Alan Hopkirk comments,

“The BTA Glasgow Tinnitus Support Group is a sound source of information regarding Tinnitus which is why we are proud to be corporate sponsors, however, there is a lot of misinformation out there which can be very damaging to someone experiencing tinnitus. I hope that by working together and offering support and information we can make a positive difference to people struggling with tinnitus in our local community and bolster our own tinnitus therapy services.”