Audrey Carlin BTA Vice President Expand I am honoured and privileged to be asked to become the BTA’s next Vice President, a role which I will fulfil to the best of my ability. Having experienced tinnitus and successfully managed it for the past 35 years and having run a support group for 33 years, I embrace the BTA’s positive approach towards “a world where no one suffers with tinnitus” and I will continue to support and encourage people towards this aim.
Sandy Grimes BTA Vice President Expand Sandy has been an Audiologist in the NHS over 30 years. She trained as a Hearing Therapist in 2000. Sandy developed Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s tinnitus service and has since developed group information sessions for new patients as well as sharing knowledge and experience nationally. Sandy’s main interest is patient centred management of auditory problems including tinnitus and hyperacusis, using a “toolbag” of management styles and options currently available, including CBT skills and mindfulness in relaxation.
Tony Kay BTA President Expand Tony qualified as an audiologist in 1984, and has been working with individuals with tinnitus and hyperacusis throughout his career in both the NHS and private sector. He left his position of Head of Audiology Services at Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool in January 2020, but he remains active professionally. He is passionate about tinnitus support and he founded the Aintree Tinnitus Support Group in 2008 and he has co-authored a psychologically integrated tinnitus consultation model. He is a past member of both the British Tinnitus Association’s Professional Adviser's Committee and the British Society of Audiology’s Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Specialist Interest Group steering group. He’s been married to Sue, a nurse, for 36 years (and counting) and has three children and three grandchildren (and counting …) He’s a passive supporter of Liverpool Football Club and enjoys cooking.