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.
HCPC issues advice on conflicts of interest
15 Aug 2017
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has joined other health and care regulators to agree a joint statement on handling conflicts of interest.
It sets out the expectations of how HCPC-regulated professionals should act in relation to...
Are you interested in being involved with your regulator?
17 Jul 2017
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is looking for hearing aid dispensers who are HCPC registrants to undertake Registration Assessor and Visitor roles.
Registration Assessors review applications for registration from professionals...
Revised standards and guidance from HCPC
28 Jun 2017
HCPC has published updated guidance on meeting its standards for continuing professional development, as well as revised standards of education and training, following public...
Hearing loss link to dementia in new international study
20 Jun 2017
Addressing hearing loss can play a major role in preventing dementia, a new international study published in The Lancet has...
Ofcom report on bandwidth frequencies welcomed
14 Jun 2017
The British and Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) has written an open letter to policy makers and regulators in response to a recent report by Ofcom.
The hearing industry has long been concerned about plans to auction...