Sam Couth
Sam is from the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD), at the University of Manchester. He provided us with an overview of some of his research projects relating to noise induced hearing loss and its prevention in occupational and recreational contexts. He also highlighted some areas for future research, such as using behaviour change methods for creating a culture shift in attitudes towards hearing loss prevention, and for addressing some of the known challenges relating to hearing protection use. Sam then presented some ideas for future directions for the UKHCA, such as creating an academic consortium of researchers, embracing Patient and Public Involvement initiatives, and incorporating behaviour change theory into the UKHCA’s activities. You can find out more about Sam’s work here.
Gill Cussons
Gill is passionate about making hearing conservation practical and accessible, not just something that sits in guidance documents. Through her day-to-day consultancy work, she sees first-hand where things don’t always translate into practice, whether that’s over-reliance on hearing protection or a lack of practical noise control and joined-up thinking. This puts her in a position to bring current, real-world insight into UKHCA in a way that members can actually use.
Alongside this, she has a background in business development, including roles with Cirrus Research plc and INVC Ltd – which she aims to use to support growth and visibility of the Association, helping to strengthen engagement, build partnerships, and increase the value of membership.
She is particularly interested in sharing knowledge through articles, collaboration with other industry groups, increasing our presence at related events and conferences, and providing practical guidance that supports the wider hearing conservation community.
Leah Philpott
Leah is a dedicated volunteer with many years of active participation at UKHCA since 2021. Her passion for hearing conservation is coupled with a strong interest in the science of hearing, particularly its application in the workplace. She is eager to leverage her experience and continue to be enthusiastic about advancing the mission of UKHCA to drive impactful change in workplace hearing conservation efforts.
Leah Philpott brings a depth of experience from a diverse and accomplished career. She specialises in health and safety management of civil engineering design and highway construction projects. Leah is highly competent in complex technical and operational risks, working collaboratively with major Contractors to maintain a high standard of site compliance. She is motivated to improve hearing conservation programs across the construction industry, using her frontline experience to steer future policy and change attitudes around occupational noise management.
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