Contact us
Contact information and opening times
University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS)
Building 19
Highfield
Southampton SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom
Visiting USAIS
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If you are visiting USAIS, a map, directions, parking details, information sheet and refreshment options are available on the Travel to USAIS page on this site. A printable map and directions can be found here. Please note that parking and access arrangements will change throughout 2023 and 2024 whilst the demolition of the Faraday Tower and Podium (Building 21) are underway. The Travel to USAIS page will be updated with the latest information as this becomes available. It is recommended that visitors read the directions and study the map before visiting the site as well as checking the Travel to USAIS page for the latest information.
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Opening Hours
NORMAL SERVICE HOURS (see below for information about closure days)
| Day | Opening hours |
| Monday – Thursday | 8:00 am – 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday – Sunday | CLOSED |
| Bank holidays | CLOSED |
During and University Closure Days AIS will be operating a limited repairs service.
Contact Information
USAIS Enquiries
| Purpose of contact | Telephone and Mobile | |
| General Enquiries Telephone | 023 8059 5375 | ais@soton.ac.uk |
| Spares and Repairs* | 023 8059 4068 | ais.repairs@soton.ac.uk |
| SMS (Text only) | 07887 790765 |
*Further information available below regarding Manufacturer Led Repairs Services
For USAIS repairs queries
| emails to | ais.repairs@soton.ac.uk |
| texts to | 07887 790765 |
| calls to | 023 8059 4068 |
For Cochlear Care repairs queries
| emails to | ukcare@cochlear.com |
| texts to | 07903 585780 |
| calls to | 01932 263630 |
For AB4U repairs enquiries
| emails to | customerservice.gb@advancedbionics.com |
| calls to | 01223 847888 (Choose Option 1) |
If you have a medical emergency with a Cochlear Implant or Bone Anchored Hearing Device over the weekend, or at any other time when we are not open, please visit A&E and ask to see the on-call ENT doctor.
Have your say
Please contact us to let us know how we are doing or with any concerns you might have. We welcome all patient feedback, good or bad, as it helps us improve our services. You can tell us about your experience using our online survey.
Our complaints procedure can be viewed on the Policies and Procedures page of this site.
If you wish to make a complaint you may contact our management team in writing, by email or by telephone. A team member will discuss your concerns with you. Please be assured that your complaint will not affect your treatment and you/your relative will not be discriminated against in any way.