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SUMMARY:BAA Regional Meeting for South West England Audiologists
DESCRIPTION:Celia Ball\, BAA Regional Rep for the South West of England invites you to the next meeting she has organised\, focusing on ‘Quality‘ \nAgenda \n9.00: Introduction and South West news – Celia Ball\, BAA South West regional representative \n9.15: Patient-clinician communication: How is audiology doing and what can we do better? – Dr Gabrielle Saunders\, Professor of Audiology at the University of Manchester- \n10.00: Tips for IQIPS Assessments\, from a Lead & Technical Assessor – Anne Davies\, Principal Clinical Scientist and IQIPs assessor- \n10.45: Comfort Break \n11.00: BAA update – Lauren Willis\, BAA Board Lead for Regional Groups \n11.15: Update on Service Quality and discussion – Alison Syms\, BAA Service Quality Committee and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust- \n11.30: Closing remarks – Celia Ball\, BAA South West regional representative \nAlthough this meeting is organised by our South West rep\, everyone is welcome to attend if there are items of interest on the agenda for you!
URL:https://baaudiology.org/event/baa-regional-meeting-for-south-west-england-audiologists/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:BAA Webinar: Improving Audiology Care for Adults with Complex Needs
DESCRIPTION:Date: 9 June | Time: 12:30 – 13:30 \nSpeaker: Helen Flett\, Senior Audiologist\, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust \nModerator: Ros Parker\, Evaluation Healthcare Scientist\, Northern Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering\, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust \nAdults with complex needs can face significant barriers when accessing audiology services. Delivering effective care for this patient group requires flexibility\, adapted clinical approaches\, and services that are designed to meet a wide range of communication\, cognitive\, and health needs. \nIn this webinar\, Helen Flett will share practical insights from clinical experience on developing and delivering audiology clinics for adults with complex needs. The session will explore how services can adapt their approach to provide accessible\, patient-centred care and improve outcomes for individuals who may require additional support. \nTopics will include: \n\nUnderstanding the needs of adults with complex health and communication requirements\nAdapting clinical environments and appointment structures\nPractical strategies for delivering effective assessments and interventions\nConsiderations for developing accessible and inclusive audiology services\n\nWho should attend \nThis webinar will be of interest to: \n\nAudiologists and clinical scientists\nAudiology service leads and managers\nHealthcare scientists working in diagnostic services\nProfessionals interested in improving accessibility and inclusion in audiology care\n\nSpeakers \nHelen Flett\nSenior Audiologist\, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust \nRos Parker (Moderator)\nEvaluation Healthcare Scientist\, Northern Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering\, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust \n  \n*This webinar is for BAA members only*
URL:https://baaudiology.org/event/baa-webinar-improving-audiology-care-for-adults-with-complex-needs/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:BAA Heads of Service Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:BAA Heads of Service Meeting – June 2026\nThe British Academy of Audiology is pleased to invite NHS Heads of Service and Clinical Leads to attend an in-person Heads of Service meeting on Wednesday 17 June 2026\, at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre (BCEC)\, conveniently located opposite Birmingham New Street Station. \nThis full-day meeting will provide an important opportunity for senior audiology leaders to come together\, share learning\, and explore innovations shaping audiology services across the UK. We will be showcasing examples of innovation and service development from across the regions\, alongside updates and discussion on key strategic and operational priorities. \nEvent details: \nVenue: Birmingham Conference and Event Centre (BCEC)\, Hill St\, Birmingham B5 4EW \n9:00:  Registration & Refreshments \n9:30:  Welcome and BAA state of the nation. Claire Benton\, BAA President \n9:50:  NHS England NSA for hearing & related conditions – what’s that all about then? Dr Michelle Foster \n10:10:  Planning a safe and sustainable audiology workforce. Dr Saima Rajasingam\, BAA Vice President & Deputy Head of School for Resources and External Engagement\, Anglia Ruskin University \n10:30:  Next Generation Hearing Technology. Alison Stone\, Training Manager & Audiologist\, Oticon UK \n11.00:  Refreshment Break \n11:30:  Developing the Paediatric Audiology Workforce: Updates from the Paediatric Hearing Services Improvement Programme. Dr Sharon Harrison\, National School of HCS\, Professor Dee Ripley\, Deputy CSO and Head of the National School of HCS & Dr Bhavisha Parmar\, UCL Ear Institute \n12:00:  Innovations and initiatives in Wales – vans\, robots and memory clinics. Jane Wild\, Head of Adult Audiology\, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board \n12:30:  Lunch \n13:30:  Service reviews with Trusts to explore excellence and fragility within our HCS workforce and services. Peter Bill\, Regional Chief Healthcare Scientist for the West Midlands \n13:50:  HTS: times are a changing.Jane Beavan\, HTS Committee Co-chair \n14:10:  Audiology first for all dizzy patients across Manchester. Ben Adams\, Head of Audiology – Clinical and Operational Lead at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust \n14:30:  10 min comfort break \n14:45:  Regional Training hub models: The vision\, the challenges and the realities (through an East of England lens). Judith Bird\, Head of Service\, Audiology and Emmeline Centre \n15:05:  ENT & Audiology Pathway in the North East & Yorkshire. Dr Michelle Foster\, Regional Healthcare Scientist. \n15:30:  Summing up and close – Claire Benton\, BAA President \nBooking has now closed. If you would like to join the waiting list please email: victoria@baaudiology.org  \nThank you to Oticon for their sponsorship of this event.
URL:https://baaudiology.org/event/baa-heads-of-service-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:BCEC\, Birmingham Conference & Events Centre (The BCEC)\, Hill Street\, Birmingham\, B5 4EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BAA Heads of Service Meeting
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SUMMARY:AURAL CARE COURSE - North West School of Audiology
DESCRIPTION:Wax removal using microsuction\, irrigation and tools \nAccredited by the British Society of Audiology \n \n  \n  \nFriday 19th  and Saturday 20th June 2026 \nWhat this course covers \n\nReview of anatomy and physiology of the ear.\nOtoscopy to identify ear conditions including types of  cerumen\, infections and other conditions affecting the structure and function of the outer and middle ear.\nEquipment and infection control\nSafe removal of cerumen and other objects from the ear canal\nPractical sessions using otoscope\, head loupe\, microscope\, endoscope\, microsuction\, portable suction\, water irrigation\, curettes\, Jobson-Horne\, forceps and other tools.\nSetting up a wax removal service\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThis will be delivered by \n\nWax Removal Consultants\,\nAural Care Nurse\nAudiology advanced practitioners\n\nLocation: The venue for the course will take place in the Audiology Department\, Withington Community Hospital\, Nell Lane\, West Didsbury\, Manchester\, M20 2LR\, \nThis is South Manchester and is easily accessible by road and public transport. \nThere is a Premier Inn within half a mile of the venue. \nCourse cost will be £695 for the 2 days and there is a limit of 12 participants to ensure practical session time. \nRequirement of attending the course is Audiology qualification with a minimum of one year post qualification clinical experience. \nYou will be expected to gain competencies following the course under supervision. If you are unable to gain competencies at your own place of work\, please contact the organiser for further details and cost. \nTo apply for a place or for more information please contact: Kathryn Lewis\, Secretary NWSA Lewiskathryn02@gmail.com or nwsa2000@outlook.com
URL:https://baaudiology.org/event/aural-care-course-north-west-school-of-audiology/
LOCATION:Withington Community Hospital\, Audiology\, West Didsbury\, Manchester\, M20 2LR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:BAA Webinar. From Clinician to Leader: Building Confidence in Your First Management Role
DESCRIPTION:Taking the step into a leadership role can feel both exciting and challenging. In this webinar\, we’ll explore what changes when you move from clinician to manager\, including leadership responsibilities\, team dynamics\, and decision-making. We’ll share practical strategies to help you build confidence\, develop your leadership style\, and navigate the realities of managing people and services in audiology. \nPresenter: Connor McCarthy\, Clinical Lead for Diagnostic Audiology\, Nottingham University Hospitals \nModerator: Claire Benton\, BAA President \nThis webinar is provided for BAA members only.  \nIf you are not currently a member\, you would be very welcome to join us here: ⁠Join the BAA
URL:https://baaudiology.org/event/baa-webinar-from-clinician-to-leader-building-confidence-in-your-first-management-role/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T090000
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SUMMARY:Assessment and Management of Balance Disorders in Children
DESCRIPTION:The course is designed for all clinicians with an interest in the assessment and management of children with dizziness who have some basic knowledge of vestibular assessment and rehab in adults. \n\n\nCourse date\n24 June – 26 June 2026 \nOverview \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe course is designed for all those clinicians who have a basic knowledge of vestibular assessment and rehabilitation as applied to adults but are looking to build on this foundation and develop their interest and skills in the assessment and management of children with dizziness. \nDelegates will be provided with a pre-course reading list and presentations\, which will maximise their learning opportunities during the course. Course materials are included in the registration fee. \nWho is this course this for: \n– Audiologists \n– Audiovestibular doctors \n– Physiotherapists and other health professionals \nYou should have some basic knowledge of assessment and management of adults with dizziness. \nCourse organiser \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Elwina Timehin\, Consultant Audiovestibular Physician at St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust\nPaul Radomskij\, Clinical Scientist at UCL Ear Institute\n\nCourse contributors\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrevious speakers have included: \n\nDr Suzanne Alsters\nDr David Herdman\nDr Veronica Kennedy\nSudhagar Kuttva\nDr Arun Pajaniappane\nDr Chrysa Pyridakou\nPaul Radomskij\nDr Elwina Timehin\nDr Sreedharan Nair Vijayanand\n\nCourse themes\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe course covers a wide range of topics including: \n\nFunctional anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system\nDevelopment of normal balance function in children and common motor milestones\nCommon peripheral and central causes of dizziness in children\nPatient and Parent Centred Interview\nNon-vestibular causes of dizziness\nRole and value of non-audiological tests\nGenetics of Vestibular Disorders\nMedical Management of the dizzy child\nClinical test of vestibular function\nPhysiotherapist assessment of the dizzy child\nThe frequency response of the vestibular system – which part of the vestibular system are we testing?\nModification of objective balance assessments when testing children and case studies\nVEMPs and VHIT in children\nVestibular rehabilitation in children\n\nTeaching structure\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe course will run over three consecutive days. Seminar-style\, interactive teaching is supplemented by: \n\ngroup exercises and class discussion\npractical demonstrations including videos\ncase studies\nself-directed reading and pre-reading around current structure and practice in paediatric audiology services\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing this course\, you will: \n\nUnderstand the functional anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system and development of normal balance function in children and common motor milestones.\nHave a knowledge of common peripheral and central causes of dizziness in children.\nUnderstand the value and implementation of patient and parent centred interviews.\nHave a knowledge of non-vestibular causes of dizziness\, role and value of non-audiological tests and genetics of vestibular disorders.\nUnderstand the value of the medical management of the dizzy child.\nKnow how to carry out a range of clinical tests of balance including: – eye movement assessments\, clinical tests of the vestibular ocular reflex\, gait\, static and dynamic equilibrium\, positioning tests.\nDevelop skills in the management of BPPV.\nHave knowledge of the physiotherapist approach in the assessment of the dizzy child.\nUnderstand how objective balance assessments should be modified when testing children.\nDevelop skills in carrying out VEMPs and VHIT in children.\nDevelop skills in the application of vestibular rehabilitation in children.\n\n\n\n\n Certificate\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll receive a certificate of attendance if you attend all three days. \nCost \n\n\n\n\n\n\n£730 (three days) \nThe Paediatric Assessment masterclass can only be booked as a full course (i.e. there will be no 1 day\, 2 day etc options). \nFor direct payments (by card) \nPlaces can be booked by credit/debit card up to 48 hours before the start of the course\, subject to availability. \nFor payments by invoice \nTo secure a place\, a purchase order document must be received within 7 working days of the course start date. \nBooking \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook your place 
URL:https://baaudiology.org/event/assessment-and-management-of-balance-disorders-in-children-2/
LOCATION:UCL Ear Institute\, 332 Gray’s Inn Road\, London\, WC1X 8EE
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SUMMARY:Women in Audiology
DESCRIPTION:Women in Audiology 2026 \nDates: 25th June\, Knowsley Hall | 2nd July\, Great Fosters. Time: 5-10pm \nRegister for your free place at Women in Audiology\, back for 2026! \nWe’re reaching more people with two dates this year. \nJoin us for our keynote speaker and panel of experienced female audiologists\, this promises to be an evening of meaningful connections\, insightful conversations and valuable networking opportunities. \nSpaces are limited\, register for your free place today.
URL:https://baaudiology.org/event/women-in-audiology/
LOCATION:Knowsley Hall
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T123000
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SUMMARY:BAA webinar: Strategy and business case planning
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: \nDr Michelle Foster\, Healthcare Scientist and Head of Audiology Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals\, Regional Lead Healthcare Scientist – Northeast & Yorkshire (Office of the Chief Scientific Officer)\, Medical Directorate\, NHS England and NHS Improvement \nJonathan Lockwood\, General Manager – Head and Neck\, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust \n  \nThis webinar is provided for BAA members only.  \nIf you are not currently a member\, you would be very welcome to join us here: ⁠Join the BAA
URL:https://baaudiology.org/event/baa-webinar-strategy-and-business-case-planning/
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