Strong NHS figures in promising Q2 UK hearing instrument sales

Industry association optimistic about growth continuing throughout 2024

Peter WIX, Published on 01 August 2024

Strong NHS figures in promising Q2 UK hearing instrument sales
NHS hearing instrument sales were up 32% from Q2 2023, while rechargeble hearing aids continue to rise. There was a slight drop for private sales. These stand-outs from the latest 2024 hearing technology market figures are the justification for continued optimism from the UK industry body BIHIMA, which keeps a careful watch on business in both the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The high Q2 sales to the NHS also showed a 3.6% increase over Q1 2024. [caption id="attachment_138306" align="alignright" width="313"] © BIHIMA[/caption] However, private product sales have declined 1.6% compared to Q2 2023, and 9.4%% on Q1 2024. Speaking about the data, Paul Surridge, Chairman of the British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA), said: "We saw a strong start to sales in the...

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