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The Sight and Sound Centre
The Sight and Sound Centre is an Outpatients department, children and young people come to for a clinic appointment. Its the first dedicated medical facility for children with sight and hearing loss in the UK.
The Sight and Sound Centre is home to a number of specialities including
- Audiology
- Opthalmology
- Ears Nose and Throat
- Speech and Language
The building has five levels, please check in at the reception desk or by using a check in kiosk so we know you have arrived.
Most clinic appointments start with a clinic assistant carrying out some checks which may involve height and weight. Once this has been completed you will be directed to a waiting area by a member of staff. The clinician will then call your name when they are ready.
Finding your way around the Sight and Sound Centre
Location
The Sight and Sound Centre is located at the top of Queen Square, just a short walk from the main hospital.
40-41 Queen Square
London
WC1N 3AJ
Who you will meet
Who you will meet
The Sight and Sound Centre is run by our experienced clinic staff compromising of:
- Health Care Assistants
- Staff Nurses
- Senior Staff Nurses
- Sister
The following members of staff will be available on the below extension numbers to help you during your visit:
- The Sight and Sound Reception Team 02074059200 Ext 7530 or 7570
- Ward Sister: Jessica Wheeler Ext 5359
- Matron: Lesley Nelson ext 1768
- Service Manager: Donna Richardson Ext 34619 or 07841 333 823
Specialties
Outpatient clinics are held by these various teams and specialties:
Facilities
A first-of-its-kind for children in the UK, the Centre features state-of-the-art soundproofed booths for hearing tests, an eye imaging suite, a dispensing opticians and a sensory room. There is a sensory garden and bespoke and engaging artworks throughout the building.
There are toilet facilities within Sight and Sound including a disabled toilet with hoist, there are also baby changing facilities and a room where you can feed your baby.
There are interactive play screens in each waiting area, toys and a range of activities provided by members of the play team.
Please keep an eye on your child while they are waiting – you are responsible for their behaviour at all times.