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Meet the Team
AIHHP is a not for profit organisation and run by between 6 & 15 Executive Members that are voted by members on to the ‘Council’.
The Council members have regular conference calls, meet before each conference as well as working behind the scenes on various projects on behalf of all AIHHP members. They ensure the public are provided with the best possible standards in hearing care.
Emily Woodmansey - Chair
Company: The Hearing Suite
“I grew up in Ilkley and I loved studying science. For my ‘gap’ year abroad, I volunteered for Project Trust in Peru. Meeting Rocio, a little girl who was profoundly deaf, introduced me to the importance of communication. This prompted me to study Audiology at The University of Manchester, gaining a distinction in Clinical Practice. You can read the full story in Why I started The Hearing Suite.
I worked in the NHS, trialling different hearing devices, from neck loops to Bluetooth streamers. I was also involved in a project with the Ida Institute, a Danish organisation aiming to improve hearing loss management.
Moving to the private sector, I established a tinnitus clinic, developing realistic goals for client rehabilitation. In 2018 I launched The Hearing Suite here in beautiful Harrogate. I wanted to deliver healthcare in a welcoming, friendly environment that didn’t feel clinical. As an independent audiologist practice, we work with all the hearing aid manufacturers and only offer top of the range solutions.”
The 3 things Emily can’t live without…
1) Family
2) My paper diary
3) Chocolate
Favourite place in the World:
Any where by the sea, what ever the weather.
Favourite quote:
Its an old one a strict headmistress used to say, so it feels nostalgic too:
“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail” – Benjamin Franklin
Helen Holywell - Treasurer
Company: Monmouthshire Hearing Centre
Helen established the business in 2005 and loves being both a business owner and hearing aid dispenser despite there always being challenges along the way!
On a personal note, Helen is married to Matt since 2007 and loves spending time with her nieces and nephews.
The 3 things Helen can’t live without…
1) Aston Villa Football club (someone has to support them!!) and Athletics
2) Being outdoors
3) Family and friends.
Favourite place in the World:
Cwmcarn Forest Drive
Favourite quote:
Love many, trust few, and always paddle your own canoe!
Peter Byrom - Vice Chair
Company: Byrom Audiology
Peter trained at Sheffield Children’s Hospital and then worked at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. He was Clinical Lead for Adult Audiology at Rotherham NHS FT.
Peter likes street photography which encouraged his daughter to do Photography A-Level, making pizza dough and Sailing.
Interesting facts: Peter’s father’s uncle was Chad Varah who started the Samaritans and he gets a real thrill every time a client says that what he has been able to do for them has improved their life.
The 3 things Peter can’t live without…
1) Homemade Kefir for breakfast
2) Kenwood chef (for mixing pizza dough)
3) Lumix GX7 camera which currently has a nifty fifty (equivalent) lens on.
Favourite place in the World:
Isle of Gigha (Scotland – close to Islay) Only been once but it was such a beautiful place and day; there were masses of Rhododendrons in full bloom and the sea water was crystal clear.
Favourite quote:
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” – Leonardo da Vinci
Ben Mann - AIHHP Council Member
Company: Click Hearing
Joanne Miller - AIHHP Council Member
Company: Hear in Hagley
Oliver Wright - Council Member & Immediate Past Chair
Company: Digiclear Hearing