Vestibular (vertigo)

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Definition/Description

This service is for:

  • Any Adult aged 18+ for whom the primary concern is vertigo (spinning, dizziness, acute or chronic imbalance)

Red Flag Symptoms

None provided

Guidelines on Management

This service is NOT suitable for individuals who have the following conditions:

  • Uncontrolled hypertension, Postural hypotension, Unstable cardiac conditions (please refer to Cardiology)
  • Severe anxiety/unstable mental health conditions
  • Severe MSK restrictions (neck, back, lower limbs)
  • Blackouts (please refer to Blackout Clinic)
  • Repeated falls (please refer to the Falls clinic)
  • Age related frailty (please refer to Elderly care service)

Referral Criteria/Information

Please complete ALL relevant information as we are unable to accept incomplete referrals and they will be returned to the referring clinician.
 

See vestibular assessment referral form

Associated Policies

There are no associated policies.

Specialties

Ear, Nose and Throat North Yorkshire

Places covered by

  • North Yorkshire

Hospital Trusts

  • South Tees Hospitals