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2026 survey launched for “vital” understanding of the audiologist experience in UK and ROI

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The British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) has launched its 2026 audiologist survey, inviting hearing care professionals across the UK and Ireland to share their experiences. The 2024/2025 survey report highlighted growing demand, workforce pressures, and the need for system-wide reform ....

✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

No actionable clinical change — audiologists in the UK and Ireland are encouraged to complete the survey to help shape workforce policy, but this has no direct impact on patient care decisions.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

Workforce data from surveys like this one help shape training, hiring, and policy decisions that determine whether hearing care services can meet growing patient demand across the UK and Ireland.

✦ Key Points ✦
  1. 01BIHIMA has launched its 2026 audiologist experience survey targeting UK and Republic of Ireland hearing care professionals.
  2. 02The survey builds on 2024/2025 findings that identified growing patient demand and workforce pressures.
  3. 03Results are intended to provide data that informs workforce planning and industry advocacy.
  4. 04Participation is open to audiologists and hearing care specialists across both countries.
✦ Claims & Evidence ✦

Previous 2024/2025 BIHIMA survey findings flagged growing demand and workforce pressures in UK/ROI audiology.

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