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Quality in primary care audiology (Qi-PCA)

As sector partners have done in primary eye care, we will work
collaboratively with audiology sector partners to develop a bespoke
quality framework for primary care audiology that is proportionate
to risk.

We will then continue to review and adapt Qi-PCA to ensure
patients continue receiving high-quality and accountable ear and
hearing care in primary care settings. We will also support this work
with the necessary tools, guidance and CPD.

College of Audiology

It was our commitment to independent and evidence-based
clinical leadership that led to our proposing the establishment of a
College of Audiology to sector partners and NHS England. We have
also put on record the importance of a College of Audiology being:

• Independent, evidence-based, open and transparent – free from
undue influence of any nature

• Accountable to the Charity Commission against a robust charter
and operating rules, demonstrating the highest levels of probity
• Focused on public benefit and improving outcomes, care and
access for all.
We will support the establishment of a College of Audiology that is
consistent with these principles.

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