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.
GPs urged to tackle tinnitus “knowledge gap” and improve the lives of patients
06 Feb 2017
The British Tinnitus Association (BTA) released a new set of guidelines for GPs on 6 February 2017 to help improve the treatment and support provided to tinnitus patients across the UK.
Click HERE to read the new guidance.
Launched at the...
Plans for new tinnitus networks
22 Dec 2016
In the last couple of years, regional networks of NHS tinnitus clinicians have been formed. Whilst each of these is organised differently, they all have the aim of providing a community of practice, where skills, information and experience can...
BSHAA Christmas Bulletin
22 Dec 2016
Festive Greetings – on behalf of Council, I extend warm wishes to all our members and supporters for the Christmas holiday and New Year festivities, and look forward to all that 2017 offers. Can it be a more momentous year than 2016 has been,...
NHS hearing care for Worcestershire saved
24 Nov 2016
Plans by Clinical Commissioning Groups in Worcestershire to stop providing hearing care on the NHS have been abandoned.
The Worcestershire CCGs say they reached this decision after further work in recent months and taking into consideration the...
Take part in our survey and win a prize
22 Nov 2016
As the Society’s new events team continues its plans for the 2017 Congress, they’re appealing for help to ensure the programme they present meets the needs of members and audiology professionals.
The team at EBS has launched an online survey to...