Who We Are

Mr. Conor Boland

BSc, RHAD, RCCP, MSHAA

AUDIOLOGIST

Durham Hearing Specialists is led by our Director of Audiology, Mr Conor Boland, who ensures we follow best practice guidelines and provide patients with the latest cutting-edge technology.

Conor began studying Audiology in 2007 at the University of Southampton. After internships at two London hospitals, he joined the National Health Service, working with adults and children with hearing loss. Alongside his clinical work, he served as a Trustee of the Royal National Institute for the Deaf.

In 2013, he travelled to Cameroon with Sound Seekers, helping to establish audiology equipment and train local staff. Using refurbished NHS hearing aids, he supported adults and children in hearing clearly for the first time.

After returning to the UK and gaining experience in both public and private practice, Conor became a certified microsuction trainer and now teaches GPs, nurses, and audiologists earwax removal techniques.

He founded Durham Hearing Specialists in 2019 to provide personalised, expert care for people with hearing disorders.

“Working with cutting-edge technology is a joy when it helps someone hear better. My first priority is always my patients — ensuring they receive exceptional, ongoing care. My second is building Durham Hearing Specialists into a centre of world-class expertise in hearing healthcare.”

Conor sees patients in our Barnard Castle and Stockton clinics throughout the week. For more information on the services available, see HERE.

Registrations

Health and Care Professionals Council: HAD01744

Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists: 7079

Academy for Healthcare Science: 8431

British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists

British Association For Performing Arts Medicine

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Audiology, 2011 - University of Southampton

Research publications

Verschuur, Boland, Frost, Constable (2013) The role of first formant information in simulated electro-acoustic hearing. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 133, (6), 4279-4289.

Ms. Lilley Todd

BSc, RHAD, RCCP

AUDIOLOGIST

Ms. Lilley Todd is a qualified Audiologist with an enthusiasm for treating hearing loss in adults. She grew up locally in Richmond and after leaving school, completed an apprenticeship in Healthcare Assistance. She worked with doctors in Dermatology and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), performing minor procedures such as drawing blood, assisting in suturing and taking blood pressure.

After taking a special interest in ENT she started studying for a Diploma in Audiology at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, and went on to achieve a first class honours degree in Audiology at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge.

“Working to alleviate hearing loss is incredibly rewarding, and something I was fascinated by early on in my healthcare career. Working at Durham Hearing Specialists allows me to offer patients technology at the cutting edge, from examining their ears with a powerful microscope to fitting tiny hearing aids 4mm from the eardrum. Practicing Audiology this way is exciting, and means our patients are at the forefront of the latest developments science has to offer”.

Registrations

Health and Care Professionals Council: HAD04032

Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists: 10209

Academy for Healthcare Science: 60836

Qualifications:

Diploma in Audiology 2019 – Queen Margaret University

BSc (Hons) Audiology 2021 – Anglia Ruskin University

Ms. Jane Thompson

TINNITUS COUNSELLOR

Jane is our dedicated Tinnitus Counsellor and plays a vital role in supporting patients who are experiencing the emotional strain and anxiety often associated with persistent and intrusive tinnitus. She brings a strong foundation in counselling, holding qualifications in both general therapeutic practice and tinnitus-specific support, alongside a genuine passion for helping individuals improve their mental wellbeing.

Before joining Durham Hearing, Jane held several roles within the NHS as a Patient Care Coordinator, where she developed experience helping those in need of emotional support and guidance. She joined our team to further specialise in tinnitus management and continues to advance her expertise through ongoing counselling training. Jane is currently enrolled in additional professional development programmes to deepen her knowledge, strengthen her therapeutic skills, and provide meaningful support to those living with tinnitus.

Ms. Laura Evans BA

ADMINISTRATOR

Laura is one of our Administrators and handles doctor's referrals, bookings, payments and insurance claims. She has worked extensively over the years in the customer service sector and graduated with a second class honours in World Performance from the University of Essex in 2015.