Leading Audiology Group Strengthens Team

Audiology group The Hearing Clinic UK has announced two new hires and a key internal promotion as it prepares for its next phase of growth.

The Glasgow-based company is planning for future expansion in 2026 after enjoying one of its most successful years on record and welcoming more than 7,000 patients across 2025.

The Hearing Clinic UK is now one of the UK’s leading independent hearing healthcare providers, employing nearly 40 people across Scotland and England. Specialist paediatric audiologist Dominique Stone has been promoted to clinical governance lead to help drive forward The Hearing Clinic UK’s gold-standard care as it scales the size of the business.

As part of The Hearing Clinic’s ongoing commitment to delivering a consistent high quality of patient care, it has hired two new hearing aid dispensers Stuart McConnachie, 42, and Debs Muir, 32, who will be based at the group’s flagship St Vincent Place clinic in Glasgow, and offices in Stirling and Edinburgh.

Chris Stone, founder at The Hearing Clinic UK, said:

“Welcoming Debs and Stuart as hearing aid dispensers, as well as the promotion of Dominique to this key role within the business, is a real boost to our clinics across Scotland, and to our wider team here at The Hearing Clinic UK."

“This news comes at an exciting time for The Hearing Clinic UK as we continue to focus on expanding our presence across the UK, ensuring more communities benefit from our personalised, high-quality audiology care."

“As a group we are committed to delivering the highest clinical excellence of audiology care, including navigating the challenges presented by lack of access to the right hearing solutions.”

The family-run group currently cares for more than 50,000 patients across the UK, operating 10 practices – from Stirling, at the gateway to the Scottish Highlands, to Glossop in Derbyshire. The business specialises in world-leading hearing technology and audiology solutions, delivered with craftsmanship, warmth and integrity.

In her new role, Dominique will oversee clinical governance, patient pathway consistency, and professional development across the group, ensuring the highest standards of audiology care as the business scales.

Stuart McConnachie, 42, joined the practice in November, bringing more than 14 years of audiology expertise to the group. Initially qualifying as a dispensing optician, Stuart’s move into audiology has been driven by a keen interest in continually developing not only his skill set, but his approach to patient care.

“The Hearing Clinic UK’s approach to patient care is second to none, and I’m proud to be a part of that,” said Stuart. “The team is so patient-focused; they take time to go through full assessments properly with each patient, make sure they have all the information they need, and conduct a full hearing assessment process over multiple appointments to find the right solution."

He added: “The people here are all fantastic – it’s a lovely, relaxed atmosphere in the clinic, which has helped me rediscover my love for the job. A desire to help people will stand you in good stead – care and empathy is at the heart of all that we do.”

And Debs Muir added: “

Having come from a fast-paced clinic previously, I really appreciate that at St Vincent Place I have time to get to know my patients properly and find solutions that genuinely work best for them. Areas like speech testing are so important and need that time investment to be completed properly.”

Debs began her healthcare career as an optical assistant in the eyecare sector before moving into audiology. Over seven years, she progressed from Hearing Care Assistant to fully qualified Hearing Aid Dispenser, a milestone achieved two years ago.

Her day-to-day role will involve supporting patients at every stage of their hearing journey, from first-time assessments to long-term care.

Outside work, Debs is a passionate music fan and enjoys attending gigs. “Working in audiology, I know I’m giving patients the ability to listen to their favourite song, or to appreciate music in greater detail, is something really special. I never take that for granted.”