Update on NICE guidance

Following a consultation to which the BSA responded, NICE have now published the scope document for the development

of guidance on ‘Hearing loss (adult presentation): assessment and management’.

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/GID-CGWAVE0833/documents/final-scope

Who the guideline is for:

• People using services, families and carers and the public
• Healthcare professionals in all settings where NHS care is commissioned or provided
• Social care professionals
• Commissioners of health and social care services.

The guideline with be released in May 2018. The BSA is registered as a stakeholder group and will provide further updates to the membership on progress and opportunities to contribute.

John Day, BSA Trustee