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BIHIMA Audiologist Survey 2026

Research Panel Questions

Every year we survey audiologists to get feedback on the profession, what the hot topics are for you right now and in the months ahead.
There are 22 questions and it should take 10-15 minutes to complete. Thank you for your contribution - the results will be published later in the year.
1.Please select your area of work – are you an audiologist in a private or public position?(Required.)
2.Where do you work?(Required.)
3.NHS waiting times have remained high in some areas - in the last year have you seen an increase in GP referrals to audiology?(Required.)
4.Are NHS waiting lists impacting provision for patients with hearing devices?(Required.)
5.To what extent do you think the current model of audiology service delivery in the UK is fit for purpose, and what changes — to areas such as workforce, commissioning, care pathways etc — would most improve outcomes for patients?(Required.)
6.Is self-referral still a viable alternative?(Required.)
7.Have you seen an increase in patients under 30 in the last year?(Required.)
8.Data shows that some people with hearing loss wait for a long time before seeking help. In your experience, which groups are the most proactive?(Required.)
9.How much is stigma still a factor in people not getting their hearing tested and/or not wearing their hearing devices?(Required.)
10.How can the hearing industry continue to tackle this stigma and improve the experiences of people living with hearing loss?(Required.)
11.What do you think is the leading priority for the majority of users when choosing a hearing instrument?(Required.)
12.What do you think is the lowest priority for the majority of users when choosing a hearing instrument?(Required.)
13.Do you have to manage patient expectations on certain issues?
14.As hearing health professionals, how do you think we should be managing conversations around hearing loss and dementia?(Required.)
15.Are you seeing more cases of tinnitus? Proportionally, how much does tinnitus take up of your case load?(Required.)
16.In the past year, what would you say has been the most prominent problem that patients have come to you with?(Required.)
17.How confident do you feel in your ability to advise patients on the latest technology in hearing aids and what support — if any — would help you stay current with these developments?
18.What are the greatest challenges for you as an audiologist?
19.What improvements would you like to see in the profession?(Required.)
20.It could be argued that hearing health is receiving more attention that previous years. What needs to be done to reach more people and encourage them to seek help sooner?(Required.)
21.What steps should be taken to modernise the provision of hearing devices?
22.Are you part of our Audiologist Panel? As well as the annual Audiologist Survey we will also consult you periodically for your opinion on key industry developments. If you're happy to join, leave your name and email address and we'll sign you up!
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