Commissioning to meet hearing need

"Commissioners and providers alike need to develop an overarching commissioning framework for hearing services, within which commissioners, providers and potential providers can work together at local level to achieve the best outcomes and support for patients at all points along the pathway including a flourishing hospital-based audiology and ENT services for those who need specialist referral." 

Commissioning to meet hearing need and for better access, outcomes, quality and choice: community based adult hearing services: guidance for commissioners and providers
National Community Hearing Association, British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists
June 2014

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