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The research and professional guidance behind our resources

At Hearing Pathways, we believe families should have access to information that is clear, practical and grounded in evidence.

Our resources draw on peer-reviewed research, recognised clinical guidelines and information from established professional and healthcare organisations.

Audiology and our understanding of hearing and listening difficulties continue to evolve. Where evidence is developing or professional opinion differs, we aim to reflect this openly.

Assessment and recommendations should always be considered within the wider context of the individual's hearing, communication, language, learning and developmental profile.

Evidence and professional guidance relating to newborn hearing screening, childhood hearing assessment, early identification of hearing loss, and early intervention.

NHS England — Newborn Hearing Screening Programme

NHS England / GOV.UK. Newborn Hearing Screening Programme: collection of guidance and resources.

The official NHS England collection page for the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP), covering the full screening pathway, operational guidance, and supporting resources. This is the maintained landing page for all NHSP documentation.

Relevant to: Supports our resources on newborn hearing screening and early identification.

URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/population-screening-programmes-nhsp

NHS England — NHSP Operational Guidance (updated February 2026)

NHS England. Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP): operational guidance. Updated February 2026.

The current operational guidance for the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, setting out the screening pathway, equipment, protocols and quality standards. Updated February 2026.

Relevant to: Underpins our explanation of what newborn hearing screening involves and what a clear result means.

URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/newborn-hearing-screening-programme-nhsp-operational-guidance

NHS England — Surveillance & Audiological Referral Following Newborn Hearing Screening

NHS England. Guidelines for surveillance and audiological referral for infants and children following newborn hearing screen.

NHS England guidance specifically recognising that some children develop hearing loss after passing the newborn screen, and setting out the surveillance pathway for ongoing monitoring. This is why passing the newborn screen does not mean a child's hearing should never be checked again.

Relevant to: Directly supports our explanation that a clear newborn screen result does not guarantee hearing difficulties cannot develop later.

URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/surveillance-and-audiological-referral-guidelines/guidelines-for-surveillance-and-audiological-referral-for-infants-and-children-following-newborn-hearing-screen

British Society of Audiology — Current Guidance

British Society of Audiology. Current guidance and resources for audiological practice.

The BSA is the principal professional body for audiologists in the UK. Its current guidance resources cover paediatric hearing assessment, audiological practice standards, and clinical recommendations across the lifespan.

Relevant to: Informs our approach to paediatric hearing assessment and professional practice standards.

URL: https://www.thebsa.org.uk/guidance-and-resources/current-guidance/

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A note about our evidence

The information provided by Hearing Pathways is intended for education and general information and does not replace individual clinical assessment or medical advice.

Research, technology and professional guidance continue to evolve. Hearing Pathways aims to review and update its educational resources periodically to reflect current evidence and best practice.

External links are provided for reference. Hearing Pathways is not responsible for the content of external websites. Where research is behind a journal paywall, we link to PubMed or another legitimate publication record rather than an unofficial copy.

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