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We are RNID

We are the national charity supporting more than 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

More about us and our work

Hearing loss affects 1 in 3 adults.

Information and support

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Deaf awareness

Tips for communication, accessibility and being deaf aware at work.
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Hearing loss

The different types of hearing loss, how to get your hearing tested and what can help you hear better.
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Tinnitus

Information about tinnitus, what to do if you have it and the therapies available.
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Technology

Assistive devices that can help you communicate, enjoy entertainment and stay independent.
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Business and organisations

We can help your workplace become deaf aware.
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Local services

We provide information and support in communities across the UK.
Hearing loss

Hearing loss

The different types of hearing loss, how to get your hearing tested and what can help you hear better.
Local support services

Local support services

We provide information and support in communities across the UK.
Tinnitus

Tinnitus

Information about tinnitus, what to do if you have it and the therapies available.
Technology and assistive devices

Technology and assistive devices

Assistive devices that can help you communicate, enjoy entertainment and stay independent.
Deaf awareness

Deaf awareness

Tips for communication, accessibility and being deaf aware at work.
Support for businesses and organisations

Support for businesses and organisations

We can help your workplace become deaf aware.

Make a difference

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Fundraise for us in 2025

Looking to combine getting fit this year with raising money for a great cause? Find out more about fundraising for us.
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Volunteer with us

Help us make life fully inclusive for the communities we support.
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Join our campaign

Help us demand free access to ear wax removal services by joining our campaign.

Stories from our community

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In the dark about a possible tumour

Pip, a hearing aid user and lipreader, shares her stressful experiences of a recent NHS appointment, when her communication needs weren’t met.
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Share your story with us

Personal stories are the most powerful way to show the general public why our mission is so important. Help by sharing yours with RNID today.

Latest news

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Sonos launches new tech to make TV and film more accessible for deaf people

13 May 2025
Sarah, a cochlear implant user, standing outside at dusk with hands on hips and smiling.

Public often unwilling to help deaf people on public transport

2 May 2025
Four people stand in front of the RNID banner at the end of the London Marathon, smiling at the camera. One person holds a supportive sign, and Bethany, the runner, shows her medal.

Team RNID smashes it at TCS London Marathon!

1 May 2025
Deaf actress and model Georgia Meacham shares her industry experiences

Deaf actress and model Georgia Meacham shares her industry experiences

4 June 2025
RNID joins charities in call to lift disabled people out of poverty

RNID joins charities in call to lift disabled people out of poverty

21 May 2025
Greater accessibility in sound systems with Sonos

Greater accessibility in sound systems with Sonos

13 May 2025
Public often unwilling to help deaf people on public transport 

Public often unwilling to help deaf people on public transport 

2 May 2025
Team #RNID smashes it at TCS London Marathon

Team #RNID smashes it at TCS London Marathon

1 May 2025
Hidden NHS scandal putting millions of lives at risk

Hidden NHS scandal putting millions of lives at risk

24 April 2025

Our research

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Celebrating 25 years of hearing research

From collaborating on the UK’s first cochlear implant, to kick-starting a genetic test that protects babies’ hearing, we’ve been making impact in hearing research since 2000. Here’s how.
Our impact
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