Professional bodies typically promote the profession, represent their members and provide curriculum frameworks, training and CPD.
Whilst these organisations are separate from the HCPC, their role may be complementary to ours.
Professional bodies for hearing aid dispensers include:
British Academy of Audiology (BAA)
BAA is the largest association of professionals in hearing and balance in the UK. Their membership extends internationally and provides services in both the public and private sector. BAA’s mission is to provide a clear and strong voice for professionals in audiology and to promote excellence in clinical knowledge and practice. The BAA aims to help its members to develop in their professional skills, provide a benchmark for quality and professional standards and promote audiology as an autonomous profession.
Association of Independent Hearing Healthcare Providers (AIHHP)
AIHHP is a professional association dedicated to promoting excellence within the UK Hearing Care profession. Their community of members is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics within the private sector; and delivering top-tier hearing healthcare services across the UK.
AIHHP’s primary objective is to promote and maintain exceptional professional and ethical standards in hearing healthcare. They put the welfare of their clients first, ensuring they receive the best care possible.
AIHHP membership is available to any independent HAD (or those with equivalent qualifications); HCA’s and students studying for an Audiology degree who are employed by an AIHHP Executive member.
AIHHP offers a strong support network. Their events and members’ forums provide a platform for sharing best practices, discussing audiology advancements, advice as well as lending a listening ear during challenging times.
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British Society of Audiology (BSA)
The British Society of Audiology (BSA), the UK learned society, was formed in 1967. Their aims are to improve knowledge, promote learning, inform practice and drive positive impact in the field of hearing and balance, empowering professionals to improve the lives adults and children with hearing and balance problems.
British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists (BSHAA)
BSHAA is the esteemed professional body dedicated to championing and advancing the interests of the independent hearing aid profession, not only within the United Kingdom, encompassing Great Britain and Northern Ireland, but also across the global stage.
Other organisations
We work closely with both trade unions and professional bodies. Some professional bodies we work with are themselves trade unions or have close formal links to them. You can find more information about the other organisations we work with on the trade unions section.