As part of the 4th World Tinnitus Congress (London, 30 June – 2 July 2027), we are launching a global consensus initiative to define the minimum professional standards for tinnitus care.

This initiative will produce a single, multi-authored consensus paper setting out:

1. Core Competencies – What all clinicians delivering tinnitus care should know and be able to do
2. Training Standards – How these competencies should be taught and assessed
3. Minimum Service Delivery Model – What basic tinnitus services should offer and how care should be structured

🌍 A Universal Framework – Not Conditioned on Resources

This project aims to define a baseline standard that can be applied in any health system worldwide — regardless of national guidelines, local resources, or professional roles.

It will focus exclusively on the foundations of safe, person-centred tinnitus care.
Advanced or specialist interventions — such as specific forms of talking therapies, sound-based methods, or bimodal stimulation — are outside the scope, as they require additional specialised training.

📘 What the Consensus Will Offer

• A practical tool for clinical educators, service planners, and policymakers
• A globally relevant foundation for workforce development
• A reference standard to support service improvement and access equity

🧩 Paper Structure

• Part I – Core Competencies (assessment, education, triage, basic management)
• Part II – Training Standards (minimum training content, assessment, supervision)
• Part III – Minimum Service Delivery Model (essential components of tinnitus services)

🌐 Who Should Contribute

We welcome input from:

• Audiologists, psychologists, ENT and hearing professionals
• University departments and CPD providers
• Researchers and educators
• Health commissioners and policy advisors
• Professional bodies and registration authorities
• Patient advocates and support organisations

📆 Timeline

• Writing group formation: Dec 2025 – Jan 2026
• Drafting and consultation: Feb – Jun 2026
• Launch: WTC London – 30 June to 2 July 2027

📩 How to Get Involved

To express interest, join the writing or review group, or nominate a colleague, please contact:

📬 info@wtc2027.co.uk
Subject: Tinnitus Standards Consensus – Participation
Deadline: 20 January 2026

Let’s build a shared foundation for competent, accessible, and equitable tinnitus care.