This section will have updated publications beyond news articles. For example reports, journal articles, chapters and tribunal decisions.  The consequences of the NHS Lothian Audiology failings are now being felt across the UK and beyond. British Academy of Audiology response to the Kingdon report. 10.11.25 This response shows full support for the English Kingdon review. […]

The dust has settled over the late 2021 British Academy of Audiology Report about NHS Lothian Paediatric Audiology failings. NHS action plans have turned their action points from red to green. But what has really been happening to the children and their families? Here we comment on the publications which have emerged so far about […]

What is this? This is the checklist for having the Talk. Would you like to know why you should do the things on this list? Here is the Explainer! Use me as a checklist! Print me! Tick me off! Fill me in!  The Talk – about how we want to talk to each other.  How […]

Having ran an online briefing session on creating a CV for use beyond academia in recent days this seems to be a topic of interest for researchers. For those that are considering roles beyond academia it is important to understand that you need to present your information on your CV in a different way to […]

[crossposted from my project: https://whocares.ed.ac.uk/guide ] A practical guide to University policies for disabled staff This page includes: Reasonable Adjustments Policy (start here) Absence Management Policy Capability (Performance Management) Policy Grievance and Disciplinary Policies Digital and Physical Accessibility Policies Menopause Policy About declaring a disability Other important resources Flowchart: What to do! First: you’re not […]

by Sonal Katyal It was a long day. Sore back, fatigue, and the body is now asking for a chill night. Then you hear a sound, “Rumble Grumble!” Clearly your stomach didn’t get the message. It needs to be fed now. You close your eyes and remember all the work and number of dishes that […]