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 (Chair)
Hearing scientist
University of Nottingham/ University of Southampton

Rachel Knappett (Secretary)
Head of adult rehabilitation
Cambridge Universities Hospital Trust

Veronica Kennedy (Global/International liaison)
Consultant Audiovestibular Physician
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Magdalena Sereda (Research Liaison)
Hearing scientist
University of Nottingham

Carol MacDonald (Online learning liaison)
Lecturer in Clinical Psychology/PhD student/CBT psychotherapist
University of Stirling and Nottingham 

Magdalena Margol-Gromada
Hearing scientist/Audiologist
DeMonfort University 

Beverly Herne
Senior Audiologist
Private practice

Alan Hopkirk
Audiology 
Private practice

Nic Wray
Charity Worker
Tinnitus Charity

Nasir Rashid
Head of Audiology
Warwick Hospital