MARCH News
BSHAA Visits The DMU
Giulio Specchia (BSHAA Director of Workforce and Policy) and Zoe Perry (BSHAA Operations Manager) had the pleasure of joining the Audiology students at De Montfort University for their Employability Day.
It was great to meet the students, lecturers, and representatives from manufacturers, potential employers, and fellow professional bodies, to discuss the hearing care industry and the vast variety of career paths available within the audiology profession.
We feel it is so important to support and educate the next generation of Audiologists, helping them to shape the future of Audiology.
HCPC Policy Changes are now live!
The HCPC have released their latest sanctions policy updates, which will come into effect from 2nd March 2026.
If you are not already aware of these changes, you can find the information HERE,
Our Vice President, Annie Morris, attends Manchester Center of Audiology and Deafness
Our Vice President, Annie Morris, attended Manchester Centre of Audiology and Deafness, representing BSHAA at their World Hearing Day - Education Event.
Annie led one of the round-the-table discussions, providing her valuable knowledge and insight on the subject matter of how we can improve deaf awareness in the audiology world, and how we can further support new students entering the hearing industry.
The event also featured panel discussions and breakout sessions with leading voices from our industry, including Zara Musker, a Clinical Scientist with lived experience of deafness and a Team GB Deaf football player who also captains the England futsal team.
We were delighted to be part of such an important event. Thank you to all those involved.
COVID-19 –BSHAA member Survey Results
11 May 2020
Between 15 and 18 April, BSHAA surveyed our members to find out more about the impact of Covid-19. Thank you to the 347 members who completed the survey.
The survey was based on one compiled in the US by Karl Strom from The Hearing Review and was...
Recording: Covid-19 guidance webinar (5 May)
07 May 2020
On 5 May, AIHHP, BAA, BSA and BSHAA held a joint webinar to update members on the revised Covid-19 guidance that was published on 1 May. Leaders from all four bodies were joined by Peter Rea, the president of the British Society of...
Additional support and advice on new joint guidance
04 May 2020
Additional support and advice
If you are unsure about changes you should make to operate within the new guidance published on 1 May, BSHAA members can contact us at covid19help@bshaa.com for additional support and confidential advice...
Joint webinar on new Covid-19 guidance
04 May 2020
On 1 May, AIHHP, BAA, BSA and BSHAA published updated guidance on providing audiology services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The comprehensive guidance from the UK audiology learned societies and professional bodies was produced with valuable input...
New joint Covid-19 guidance from professional bodies
01 May 2020
Audiology and otology
services during Covid-19
AHIPP, BAA, BSA and BSHAA are pleased to release an updated version of their joint guidance. Readers will note the guidance is referred to as joint audiology and otology guidance, with the content...