Wednesday, 13th April 2011
- International expert leads initiative to raise standards and reduce waiting lists
- Road map for the development of high quality audiology services nationwide
The HSE today, Wednesday 13th April, 2011 published the report of its National Audiology Review Group. The Review was chaired by Professor John Bamford, Honorary Professor of Audiology, University of Manchester. The work undertaken by the Review Group constitutes the most extensive examination to date of audiology services in Ireland.
The Review Group examined audiology services currently provided to children and adults nationwideand undertook an extensive public consultation and assessed the needs of the population. It found that better use of existing resources, coupled with additional funding, improved education and training, and that integration of services across hospital and community settings will deliver better value for money and represent a long term investment in providing the best possible care, with improved health and social outcomes for clients.
The Group has developed a comprehensive set of recommendations to address the inconsistencies and inadequacies in audiology services. Arising from the recommendations of the Review Group, work is now underway to improve access and deliver high quality, consistent audiology services around the country.
Click here to view or download the HSE National Audiology Review.
