UK Hearing Conservation Association

It's fantastic to see so many companies represented at this year's conference, let's continue to spread the word about the importance of protecting your hearing! #UKHCA24

That's it for another year, thanks so much to all attendees, whether you were a speaker, exhibitor or delegate it wouldn't have been such a success without you! Hope to see you at the next one! #UKHCA24

For the last session at #UKHCA24, we have a panel of hearing specialists to introduce us to the UK Acoustics Network and their special interest groups and discuss their upcoming objectives.

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭?​ Thanks to Emma Karagkevrekis, everyone at #UKHCA24 has learned what hearing health surveillance is trying to achieve and why it's so important.

Thanks to Stephen Wheatley for talking at #UKHCA24 about the Make Listening Safe Campaign UK . This initiative aims to raise awareness about the hearing damage caused by unsafe exposure to leisure sounds, find out more: makelisteningsafecampaign.com

Presenting my new project @unisouthampton to identify effective interventions for hearing health promotion in noisy workplaces, focusing on #behavioural drivers and social norms regarding noise and hearing. UK Hearing Conservation Association Annual Conference 2024 @uk_hearing

Thank you to Sam Couth for delivering his presentation at #UKHCA24 on the risks associated with unsafe listening practices and the simple measures that can be implemented to prevent hearing loss.

Huge thanks to Finola M Ryan for stepping in last minute to deliver a talk this afternoon on hearing health and music-induced hearing disorders in performing artists! #UKHCA24

Dalia's talk on key behavioural determinants in preventing noise-induced hearing loss in the workplace explored how specific workplace practices and individual actions impact noise exposure and hearing loss risks. #UKHCA24

Peter Wilson's talk at #UKHCA24 focussed on the HSE noise inspections, in particular, what practical actions you should take. We've learned practical steps to evaluate workplace noise levels, assess hearing protection, and ensure compliance with HSE standards.

Chris Steel is a Specialist Inspector from the @H_S_E and his talk covered the findings from the first HSE noise inspection campaign in 20 years! #UKHCA24

Paul's talk was about combatting non-compliant & potentially unsafe PPE, which currently abounds on our shores. This presentation aimed to alert and teach those who use/procure PPE/Safety equipment to understand better the issues around the good, the bad and the ugly. #UKHCA24

Kevin's talk examined the consequences of ineffective hearing protection in workplaces, covering the resulting legal and financial liabilities and emphasizing the need for rigorous testing, maintenance, and proper selection of hearing protection devices. #UKHCA24

We've just kicked off the third annual UKHCA conference, A new era in hearing conservation! We've got a full day of amazing speakers lined up covering a wide range of topics all relating to protecting your hearing, we'll keep you up to date using the hashtag #UKHCA24.

Today's the day! We're here in Birmingham, excited to gather industry experts, health professionals, and advocates for hearing protection to focus on hearing health, safety, and the latest advancements in protection and prevention. #UKHCA24

Early diagnosis and intervention for hearing loss are crucial not only for hearing health but also for preserving cognitive function and reducing the risk of dementia. Thank you so much to Crystal Rolfe for sharing her research into this topic at #UKHCA23

We'd like to thank Susan Donnelly, Finola Ryan, Wendy Stevens & Siobhan Brennan who joined us this afternoon to cover a range of topics surrounding noise health surveillance. #UKHCA2023

Thanks to Professor John Cherrie for talking at #UKHCA23, exploring the likely prevalence of occupational noise-induced hearing loss across British industry. Knowledge is power when it comes to protecting the hearing health of our workforce.

Noise pollution has been linked to a range of mental health issues including an individuals individual's psychological and emotional well-being. Thanks to Dr Dalia Tsimpida for covering this important topic at #UKHCA23.

Gene-based therapy for deafness & age-related hearing loss is a cutting-edge area of medical research & development. Its goal is to address the genetic and molecular factors contributing to hearing impairments, offering the potential for more personalized & effective treatments.