This week, from 2 to 8 February, is Tinnitus Week 2026.
Tinnitus Week is a chance to raise awareness of tinnitus and to support people who live with it. Tinnitus is when you hear sounds like ringing, buzzing or other noises in your ears or head, even though there is no sound around you.
During Tinnitus Week this year, Tinnitus UK will be sharing new research about tinnitus care in the UK.
A few helpful things to know about tinnitus:
Jan, one of Disability Together’s sight and hearing specialists, explains some of the symptoms of tinnitus and ways to help managing the condition.Â
Tinnitus is often caused by damage in the inner ear. The brain receives signals, even though there is no external noise.
The sound can be different for everyone. It might be ringing or buzzing, but it can also sound musical or like voices.
Stress and tiredness can make tinnitus feel worse. Focusing on the noise or listening out for it can also increase it.
Tinnitus can seem worse at night because there are fewer other sounds to focus on.
Distraction can help. Background noise or gentle sounds can stop the brain focusing on the internal noise.
Wearing hearing aids can help by bringing in more external sound. Some hearing aids can also have white noise added for quiet places, such as at work.
Our Sight and hearing service
When sight or hearing is not at its best, everyday life can feel harder and this can affect confidence, mood and motivation.
At Disability Together, our Sight and Hearing Service offers friendly, impartial support for people with sight loss, hearing loss or tinnitus. We take time to understand what you are experiencing and share clear advice in a way that works for you.
We can talk through your needs, show you equipment that may help, and offer short term loans so you can try things at home before deciding what works best. If useful, we can also signpost you to other support.
Our advice is free and support is available in a way that suits you.Â
For more information about Tinnitus:
Tinnitus UK – Home – Tinnitus UK
RNID – Tinnitus – RNID
