Balance is crucial for an individual's mobility and independence. Dizziness and imbalance symptoms are one of the most common reasons for visits to a doctor and affect up to 30-40% of the population by 60 years of age. The healthcare service provision to address vestibular pathology remains inadequate and is regarded as low priority. The complexity of balance control mechanisms, the lack of medical expertise, and the absence of specialised equipment can be contributory factors to the mismanagement of patients suffering balance disorders. However, the mean number for patient visits to their Health Care providers required to establish a correct diagnosis and start appropriate treatment, both in the US and the UK, is 4.5. The overall socio-economic impact of balance disorders on the affected individual, patient's families as well as the burden on society and the health services is considerable.