Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Special Interest Group

The Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Special Interest Group (TH SIG) provides an opportunity for multi-disciplinary professionals within Audiology, Hearing and Balance Science in the United Kingdom (who are BSA members) to engage and work actively together progressing the field of tinnitus and hyperacusis. To achieve this, the Special Interest Group Steering Committee will act as the professional advisory body for the BSA Council on this area. 

The main objectives of this SIG are: 

• To develop evidenced based assessment and management practice guidance for tinnitus and hyperacusis.
• To raise the standards across the private and public sector in tinnitus and hyperacusis management.
• To promote scientific meetings, relevant research and disseminate commentary on new studies and information relevant to the work of the group 
• To promote tinnitus and hyperacusis awareness to the professional community, particularly at primary care level. 
• To advise professionals of onwards referral options and signposting. 
• To undertake a range of activities consistent with the BSA’s strategic aims and objectives 

Kathryn Fackrell, University of Nottingham, Chair, Communication liaison  

Joanne Goss, Rhyl, Vice Chair 

Rachel Knappett, Cambridge Universities Hospital Trust, Secretary, Conference liaison  

Magdalena Sereda, University of Nottingham, Research Liaison 

Veronica Kennedy, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Global/International liaison 

Carol MacDonald, University of Nottingham, Online learning liaison 

Magdalena Margol-Gromada, University College London Ear Institute 

Alan Hopkirk, Audiology private practice 

Beverly Herne, Audiology private practice