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.
NHS England webinars on commissioning services for people with hearing loss
14 Jun 2017
NHS England is staging a series of webinars in July on commissioning services for people with hearing loss.
Fiona Carragher, NHS England Deputy Chief Scientific Officer, and commissioners from Coventry Rugby CCG and West Hampshire CCG will be...
HCPC launches new tribunal service
07 Jun 2017
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has launched its new tribunal service, The Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service (HCPTS).
The HCPTS is a new impartial hearings service which will provide a distinct identity to highlight that...
World Health Assembly passes resolution on hearing loss
05 Jun 2017
The 70th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 30 May passed a resolution to intensify action to prevent deafness and hearing loss around the globe.
The new resolution calls on governments to integrate strategies for ear and hearing care within...
BSHAA webinar on 15 June: harness the power of online reviews
22 May 2017
Online reviews and testimonials are the new ‘word of mouth’ for businesses in the 21st century. Our next professional development webinar on 15 June 2017 will show you how to effectively manage your...
Video and photos: 2017 BSHAA Congress
15 May 2017
The 2017 BSHAA Congress – Hear Well, Live Well – was held at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Colchester on 12th and 13th May.
Over...