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What is AIHHP?

The Association of Independent Hearing Healthcare Professionals (or AIHHP, pronounced "Ay-hip" ) is a professional association dedicated to promoting excellence within the UK Hearing Care profession.

Our members provide a range of high quality services including hearing assessments, hearing aid provision, hearing protection and other specialised services relating to hearing.

Now read on to find out why AIHHP matters to you…

Why AIHHP Matters to You

This website will be of general interest to anyone with an interest in hearing, and particularly:

If you are a Consumer:

  • Looking for independent advice on hearing care in the UK, hearing aids, hearing protection and other hearing devices.
  • Want to locate the nearest AIHHP member to you.

If you are a Professional:

  • Find out how AIHHP can support you in providing the highest standards in hearing care to your patients and clients.
  • Find out how your organisation can work more closely with AIHHP.

What AIHHP Does

As a professional association our function is twofold.

Firstly…

By giving our members the tools, guidance and support they need – and ensuring they adhere to our high standards – we can be certain they are providing you with the best possible standards in hearing care available today.

Secondly…

By providing the public with the information they need to make an informed decision about their hearing.

The Aims of AIHHP for 2009

Underlying our function as a professional association are some very clear objectives which provide the foundation for everything we do:

We want to promote:

  • A greater understanding and appreciation of our sense of hearing.
  • Regular hearing checks throughout life by qualified professionals.
  • Effective prevention and treatment of hearing loss.
  • The highest professional standards amongst UK hearing care professionals.

More information about specific initiatives will be announced on this website over the course of the year.

What to Do Next

You are free to navigate the website as you choose, but we've put together some "Starting Points" to make things easier. These draw together relevant information for specific types of users of our website.

Starting Points…

  • For Consumers – Member Locator, Latest Reviews, Consumer Guides, Frequently Asked Questions, Discussion Forums and more…
  • For Professionals – CPD Accredited Events, Details for Membership, Discussion Forums, Downloads and more…
  • For Suppliers – Reason to Work with AIHHP, Opportunities for Your Products or Services, What AIHHP is Looking For and more…
  • For AIHHP Members – For Full and Associate Members
AIHHP Member Wins UK Audiologist of the Year PDF Print E-mail

AIHHP Member Lisa Binns-Smith who won the UK Audiologist of the Year 2008Bradford-based hearing aid specialist, Lisa Binns-Smith, really listens to people.

In fact, her patients are so impressed with her expertise and dedication to their hearing healthcare, they have now helped to crown her Rayovac and Audio Infos* ‘UK Audiologist of the Year’ – the first ever recipient of the award.

Lisa was nominated after the judging committee asked patients to nominate the hearing aid dispenser or audiologist who they felt had gone the extra mile to provide them with outstanding service.

After a nine-month process, whittling down the entries from hundreds of nominations from all over the country, Lisa, who works at Binns Hearing Healthcare in Apperley Bridge, came out the clear winner.

 
Read more... [AIHHP Member Wins UK Audiologist of the Year]
 
Routine Hearing Checks: How Often? PDF Print E-mail

Hearing should be checked thoughout adulthoodHearing should be checked routinely throughout life. The Association of Independent Hearing Healthcare Professionals (AIHHP.org) recommend the following as guidelines for adults, although your Hearing Care Professional may advise you differently depending on your own individual circumstances.

Age Range How often
18 to 45 year olds Every 5 years
45 to 60 year olds Every 3 years
60 years plus Every 2 years
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The Hidden Dangers of Purchasing Hearing Aids Off the Internet PDF Print E-mail

The hidden dangers of purchasing hearing aids onlineAt first glance, the idea of buying hearing aids online off the Internet may seem like a good one, whether its from a website like eBay or an online retailer, especially when they appear to be low cost or budget hearing aids. But unfortunately it's based on a number of important misunderstandings that the online retailer will conveniently neglect to tell you about.

So read this first, to you understand how to avoid falling into the same trap others have.
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Private Hearing Aids: What You Need to Know PDF Print E-mail

Going private for your hearing system gives you access to a greater range of technology and styles, including modern designs and up-to-date technology. Going private is generally more convenient, enjoys shorter waiting times, is driven by you (the consumer) and not the NHS policy makers.

Although properly regulated, standards vary from practice to practice... and that's where AIHHP come in.
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How AIHHP Can Help: Setting the Standards for Excellence PDF Print E-mail

If you use an AIHHP Centre of Excellence you are guaranteed of the highest standards in Hearing Aid Provision, because the centre is run by an AIHHP member who must adhere to a strict code of practice and equipment level in order to maintain membership.

Find out how AIHHP works, how it maintains standards and how the obligations placed on AIHHP Members provides a direct benefit to their clients.
Read more... [How AIHHP Can Help: Setting the Standards for Excellence]
 
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