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Taxis users’ views sought in Northern Ireland

Views of disabled people and older people are being sought on their experiences of using taxis in Northern Ireland. The survey has been developed by the Department for Infrastructure and NISRA with support from Imtac. Its findings will be used to inform future changes to the way taxis are regulated throughout the country. Imtac is […]

British Academy of Audiology – 15th Annual Conference

BAA conferenceOrganised by the British Academy of Audiology (BAA), its 15th annual conference and exhibition will take place on the 8th and 9th November 2018 at the ACC Liverpool.   Attracting over 600 delegates and 50 exhibitors along with an array of international speakers, the BAA conference is the largest audiology conference in the UK.   Registration is now […]

Creative workshops to shape the future of hearing devices

Sonova creative workshopsWhether you already have experience of using a remote microphone or may consider using one in the future, Sonova is looking for participants to get involved in creative workshops running on the 1st & 2nd September in London. These 3.5 hour sessions are fun and dynamic. Sonova are also seeking expert opinion and welcome audiologists and […]

Student tinnitus research – can you help?

Woman holding her hands to her ears due to tinnitus (Courtesy of Auris Medical)A Psychology and MSc student at Leeds Trinity University is looking for your help with a research project. Charlotte Croshaw, under the supervision of Dr James Jackson, is conducting research into healthcare satisfaction and tinnitus distress. The research aim is to explore the relationship between a person’s first interaction with a tinnitus healthcare professional and their degree […]