BAA update - November/December 2025

The Kingdon Review into Children’s Hearing Services has now been published, marking a pivotal moment for paediatric audiology in England. Led by Dr. Camilla Kingdon, the independent report highlights serious and long-standing failings in children’s hearing services, with more than 300 children already confirmed to have been harmed. The British Academy of Audiology (BAA) welcomes the review’s clarity and urgency and has issued a formal response outlining our commitment to supporting rapid reform. BAA President Claire Benton’s comment underscores the profession’s call for action: “This report echoes what audiologists have been saying for years. We now need rapid completion of the review and recall, modern commissioning with clear safety and experience KPIs, a single professional register, and clinically networked services so no clinician is left isolated, and no child is left behind.”

New Board Director elected

Chris Cartwright joins the BAA Board.
Photo: PW

The BAA Board is pleased to confirm that Chris Cartwright has been elected to the BAA Board for 2025. With a career spanning more than four decades, Chris has worked across adult and paediatric services, complex-needs audiology, and professional training. He joins the Board with a commitment to strengthening peer support and encouraging the growth of advanced practice. Thank you to everyone who voted. The full announcement is on the BAA website.

Professional Development Webinars

All our Professional Development Webinars for 2025 have now been delivered and every recording is available for BAA members to watch again anytime in the Knowledge Hub on the BAA website. This year’s programme covered a wide range of clinical and professional topics:

Patient-Centred Appointments: Best Practices Across Specialties (4 topics)

Mastering the Basics: When, Why, and How to Perform Essential Audiological Tests (4 topics)

Leading with Confidence: Essential Skills for Effective Management (3 topics)

Quality Improvement (3 topics)

Building a comprehensive Clinical Overview (3 topics)

A huge thank you to all the presenters this year and to Jason Smalley, BAA Board Director, for creating the series for the members. Explore the sessions you missed and continue your professional development at your own pace. We will be back with a new programme in 2026.

BAA Annual Report for April 24 – March 25

The BAA Annual Report for 2024–2025 is now available to read in the members’ area of the BAA website. It offers a clear overview of our work over that particular financial year, including professional initiatives, organisational progress, member activity and key achievements across the Academy. We invite all members to explore the report and stay informed about the developments shaping our profession.

BAA annual accounts published

The BAA annual accounts for 2024–2025 are now available online, offering a detailed summary of the Academy’s financial activity across the year. The report outlines income, expenditure, investment in member services, and ongoing commitments supporting the profession. We encourage all members to review the full accounts and stay informed.