Cochlear Implants

Welcome to the South Wales Adult Cochlear Implant Programme!

Here you will find a wealth of information about cochlear implants and the services we provide.

Please use the tabs below for further information.

Contact Details

If you wish to contact the adult cochlear implant team, please use the following email address.

implantable.devices.cav@wales.nhs.uk

Medical Emergency

If you have a medical emergency please contact your local A&E Department. If you have a medical concern during working hours please contact the Cochlear Implant Team on the contact details above, outside of normal working hours contact NHS Wales 111 Service for advice.

What to do if a battery is accidentally swallowed:  

• In the event of battery ingestion, seek immediate medical attention at your local Accident & Emergency Department.
• Do not eat or drink until an X-ray can determine if a battery is present.
• If you still have the battery packaging or the device containing the battery take this with you to help the doctor identify the battery type and chemistry.

Batteries

Disposable batteries are available from us and can be requested using our email address or telephone numbers as listed above. However, we recommend the use of your rechargeable batteries when these are provided.