The British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) has launched its 2026 Audiologist Survey, inviting hearing care professionals across the UK and Ireland to share their experiences and perspectives on a profession that continues to evolve amid growing demand for services, workforce challenges, and ongoing technological change.
Building on findings from the organization’s 2024/2025 Audiologist Survey Report, this year’s survey aims to provide an updated snapshot of the hearing care landscape while tracking how key issues have changed over time. By revisiting several core questions from previous surveys, BIHIMA hopes to develop a clearer understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing audiologists across a range of practice settings.
In addition to measuring long-term trends, the 2026 survey introduces new questions focused on emerging topics, including advancements in hearing technology, managing patient expectations, and evolving models of care delivery.
BIHIMA is encouraging audiologists working across NHS services, independent practices, and retail settings to participate. The organization says the responses will help inform future discussions around workforce planning, service delivery, innovation, and patient care.
“As demand for hearing services continues to grow, it is vital that we fully understand the experiences of those delivering care in all types of setting. Audiologists are at the frontline of this challenge, and their responses in previous years have given us an invaluable view of what is most important for the profession. Their insights are essential to ensuring the system can evolve effectively, both now and in the future.”
–Paul Surridge, Chairman of BIHIMA
Findings from the survey will be analyzed and published in a report later this year.
Audiologists can participate in the survey here.
About BIHIMA
BIHIMA represents the hearing instrument manufacturers of Britain and Ireland, working in partnership with other professional, trade, regulatory and consumer organisations within the health care and charitable sectors. We raise consumer awareness about the latest hearing technology and aim to influence government and policy makers to improve the lives of people with hearing difficulties.
Source: BIHIMA
