Deafness Research UK is determined not to give up on those enduring the symptoms of tinnitus every day.

We are publishing a free information leaflet, ‘Managing Tinnitus’, and our national helpline offers additional support.

Tinnitus causes ringing in the ears or head but the noise does not originate from an external source. It can have a devastating effect on quality of life.

People can get our free leaflet direct from our website at www.deafnessresearch.org.uk, by emailing info@deafness research.org.uk or by calling our free helpline on 0808 808 2222.

Current research indicates that many sufferers could benefit from using a hearing aid and we are encouraging people to at least have a discussion with their GP about this.

Around five million suffer from tinnitus in the UK alone yet less than £1 per year is spent per capita in finding cures, so thank you for taking the time to read this letter and I hope you can help us in reaching out to as many people as possible with this condition.

Vivienne Michael, Deafness Research UK.