Harry Akram

Name: Harry Akram

Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Audiology

Where did you qualify?: University of Manchester

HCPC reg number: HAD006236

Insurance provider number: 600185244 (Aviva/Vitality), (waiting for BUPA)

Memberships: BAA, AHCS, HCPC

Where have you worked in Audiology?
After graduating in 2007 I started working at Gateshead Health NHS Trust and I worked both at the main hospital and satellite locations around Tyne & Wear. I was lucky to gain some vital experience in paediatric testing and hearing aid rehabilitation in this role.

In 2010 I moved to London and began a role as a Senior Audiologist for the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust (now known as Royal Free London). I was based at the Royal National Throat, Nose & Ear Hospital in Diagnostics but was also part of the Hearing Aid team at the Royal Free Hospital.

In this role I developed my skills in vestibular/balance function tests, supporting Audio-Vestibular Medicine & Neuro-otology Consultants and was part of a team which set up an award-winning Audiologist Led Hearing, Tinnitus & Balance service. When the RNTNE Hospital was taken over by University College Hospitals London I continued working at the RNTNEH and Royal Free Hospitals.

Later, I began a role as Advanced Audiologist in Diagnostics – still for UCLH NHS Trust and was part of the team which moved all services to the new Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospital sites in 2020. I was the clinical lead for the Audiologist Led services for several years and was the Diagnostics interim department head before I started my secondment at NHS England in March 2025. Then until September 2025 I was the London Audiology Training & Education Lead.

What were your main duties?
Audiological assessments for children and adults, Electrophysiological assessments, Tinnitus assessment and Management, Audiologist Led Vestibular Assessment and Balance Rehabilitation, Hearing Aid assessment, fitting and verification, ototoxicity monitoring, Central Auditory Processing assessments, training and mentoring students and junior staff, improving training and education for Audiologists in London.

Why did you get into audiology?
I have always been a bit of a nerd. When I was in college there was a national shortage of Audiologists. I visited my local Audiology Centre and observed how rewarding and complex the work was and decided to apply to the new (at the time) 4-year BSc degree.

What do you like about audiology/being an Audiologist?
My favourite scenarios are being able to solve diagnostic mysteries by being efficient with my test battery and also solving problems with hearing aids by starting from scratch and getting into the details of the patient’s lifestyle profile and hearing environments. These can both be very challenging but also very fun!

What are your areas of interest in Audiology?

• Hearing Aid Rehabilitation
• Paediatric Audiology
• Electrophysiological Tests (ABR/CERA)
• Vestibular Assessment & Rehabilitation

What do you like about working at Pindrop Hearing?
Everyone is extremely nice and friendly and made me feel at home immediately. The standards for patient care are the highest to be found anywhere – far more stringent than the NHS, and I am able to offer the best technology to hearing aid patients as part of a tailored and individualised care plan with the appropriate amount of time allocated. I’m also able to continue helping patients who have dizziness and balance problems which has been my specialism for 15 years.

What do you like doing in your spare time?
Football – both playing and watching, photography, going to see bands play live (with my earplugs!!), seeing friends and just relaxing at home.