Balance Interest Group

Who we are

We are a group of multi-professionals with a diverse range of experience and knowledge. We are passionate and enthusiastic about supporting others to enhance vestibular practice within the UK.

Our Aims

We aim to improve knowledge through the development and publication of high-quality evidence-based protocols and procedures; to promote learning through accessible webinars and workshop events and published research; to inform practice through published research, workshops and lectures; and to drive a positive impact by the work we do and how we communicate.  

Steering Group Members

Simon Howe, (Chair)
Senior Clinical Scientist
Manchester Royal Infirmary

Vijay Sreedharan
Consultant Audio vestibular Physician
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Jennifer Parker-George
Clinical Scientist
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Natasha Harrington-Benton (Secretary)
Director
Meniere’s Society

Darren Whelan
Clinical Trainer
Interacoustics

Connor McCarthy
Clinical Scientist
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS trust

Benjamin Adams
Clinical Scientist
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Zafeer Abdul
Audiologist
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

 

Current projects

We are currently recruiting to the steering committee and welcome all applications. We are also currently working through updating the recommended procedures with a new vHIT document, hopefully to go to consultation soonWe will also be planning on developing a SVINT document and are hoping to offer a workshop/ small event in the not-too-distant future too.  

Resources

 

Other resources

https://www.menieres.org.uk/  

https://vestibular.org/  

 (Disclaimer: Although care has been taken in preparing this information, the BSA does not necessarily endorse and cannot guarantee the interpretation and application of it. The BSA cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions, and accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage howsoever arising) 

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