We are the Yorkshire Auditory Implant Service
The Yorkshire Auditory Implant Service (YAIS) was established at Bradford Royal Infirmary in 1990 and supports families and children from Yorkshire and surrounding regions. YAIS have developed nationally recognised programmes for both adults and children.
Welcome to YAIS
At the Yorkshire Auditory Implant Service we strive to offer a flexible service guided by the needs of the individual child or adult whilst maintaining quality standards.
How can we help you?
Our Multidisciplinary Team includes:
- Consultant ENT Surgeons
- Head of Service
- Clinical Scientists (Audiology)
- Teachers of the Deaf
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Technicians
- Assistant Rehabilitationist
We also have access to:
- Interpreters
- Clinical and Educational Psychologist
- Radiography Department
The whole process of initial assessment, fitting the implant and rehabilitation involves the patient and families working with the team in a variety of settings including the hospital, home and for children the school. This demands a high level of commitment from everyone involved.
Through working in partnership a caring and committed service is provided for each individual.