A local student has her sights set on a bright future after qualifying as an audiologist. Daya Aujla-Birk, 27-year-old, has been a popular figure in the Specsavers Ilkley and Otley stores for more than seven years, joining at the age of 20 and with the teams' support, has progressed through the business. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all of our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
The store’s team is committed to the development of their employees and has supported Daya throughout her degree. Daya is now registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) so her clients can be assured they are being seen by a qualified and registered professional. As part of her development at Specsavers Ilkley and Otley, in 2021 Daya went on to complete her wax removal and foreign body qualification with Aston University.
In November 2019, Daya gained a BTEC Level 4 Diploma as a Hearing Care Assistant, before going on the Hearing Aid Dispenser apprenticeship in October 2022 at De Montfort University in Leicester. Over the past 18 months, she has completed her apprenticeship and has become a registered Audiologist. Daya adds: ‘I’m delighted to have qualified as an audiologist.
I have been with Specsavers Otley and Ilkley for over seven years and I'm happy that I can now help our clients, both current and future, on their journey to better hearing. I.
