Audiology

THE NHS IS COMING BACK STRONG WITH HEARING SERVICES BACK AT PRE-COVID VOLUMES

The NHS is coming back strong with hearing services back at pre-COVID volumes  After a challenging two years, the NHS has announced that it has successfully restored hearing instrument services to pre-COVID volumes.  Why are NHS waiting times so long?   The pandemic caused significant disruptions to audiology services, with many appointments and procedures postponed […]

THIS IS THE NHS STANCE ON PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

The National Health Service (NHS) has recently released a statement regarding its position on accreditation schemes and NHS accreditation for hearing aid services.  Why accreditation is important?   Accreditation schemes are designed to ensure that audiology services meet certain standards of quality and safety. They provide patients with reassurance that they are receiving the best […]

LEIGHTONS CELEBRATES A MASSIVE 95 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Leightons Opticians and Hearing Care, a family-owned optometry and audiology practice, has celebrated its 95th anniversary. The company was founded in 1928 by H. O. Leighton and has since expanded to 35 locations across Southern England.  To commemorate the occasion, the company hosted a series of events and initiatives, including a charity raffle, a social […]

OVERCOMING A CHALLENGE: A SURGEONS LIFE DURING WAR

Dr. Volodymyr Melnyk, head of the Society of Ukrainian Ophthalmic Surgeons and founder and chief doctor of clinic “Visiobud”, has worked in some of the most challenging environments, including war zones. In a recent interview, he shared his insights on practicing surgery in such conditions. Dr. Melnyk emphasized the importance of being mentally and physically […]

NEW RESEARCH SHOWS THE LINKS BETWEEN DEMENTIA AND HEARING LOSS

Hearing loss and dementia linked in study Dementia and hearing loss are two conditions that often go hand in hand. This has been highlighted in recent research carried out by the CADR (Centre for Age-Related Diseases). The study found that people with dementia have an increased chance of having a hearing impairment compared to those […]

NEW KEYBOARD COULD STREAMLINE THE HEARING TEST PROCESS

Interacoustics, a leading manufacturer of audiological equipment, has recently released a new audiometer keyboard designed to streamline the hearing testing process. The keyboard features a range of customizable hotkeys that allow users to quickly and easily perform common tasks such as changing frequencies or presenting stimuli. This new hearing equipment will help to streamline the […]

WHAT’S BEST: LAB TESTED TECHNOLOGY HELPS CONSUMERS DECIDE

Choosing the right hearing aid can be a daunting task, with so many different options available on the market you’ll soon find yourself googling ‘which hearing aid is best’. To help consumers make informed decisions, independent lab tests have been conducted to evaluate and rate hearing aids based on various criteria. Why conduct independent hearing […]

OVERCOME YOUR IMPLICIT BIASES TO BECOME YOUR BEST

Implicit bias is an issue that affects many areas of healthcare, including audiology. In this article we’re going to go through what an implicit bias is, why it matters and how we can combat them. What is implicit bias? Implicit biases are attitudes or stereotypes that we hold unconsciously and can lead to discriminatory behaviour […]

IDA: CHARITY LOOSES FUNDING NEEDED FOR THEIR SURVIVAL

The IDA Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting person-centered care in audiology, has announced that it will be scaling down its operations as funding from the Oticon Foundation comes to an end. The IDA Institute has been instrumental in driving innovation and progress in the field of audiology by developing tools and resources that […]