News and stories

A memorable moment for #TeamRNID at TCS London Marathon

18 May 2026 Fundraising

Team RNID’s 25 runners took on the 2026 TCS London Marathon, raising an incredible £70,000. From inspiring personal stories to dedicated volunteers and unforgettable finish line moments, read how the day unfolded and celebrate their amazing achievement.

Running to raise awareness of hearing loss

18 May 2026 Deaf awareness, Fundraising, Your stories

Audiologist Jon ran the Taunton Half Marathon in support of RNID, combining a personal fitness challenge with raising awareness of the often‑overlooked impact of hearing loss.

Finding hearing loss support through RNID Near You

9 May 2026 Hearing health

RNID Near You helped Charlotte access the support, hearing aid guidance and home adaptations. Their story shows how vital this service is for people living with hearing loss.

Deaf Awareness Week: Step inside the box

7 May 2026 Campaigns, Deaf awareness

During Deaf Awareness Week 2026, we unveiled a striking installation designed to make the invisible communication barriers faced by deaf people and people with hearing loss impossible to ignore.

What our eyes reveal about the effort of listening

2 May 2026 Hearing research

New RNID‑funded research explores how subtle changes in eye movements can reveal the hidden mental effort involved in listening, particularly in noisy environments.

I’m deaf – so what? Sian’s hearing loss journey

28 April 2026 Deaf awareness, Scotland, Your stories

When Sian’s husband first suggested she might have hearing loss, she didn’t believe him. Surrounded by noise at home and at work, she thought struggling to hear was normal. Here, Sian shares how an RNID hearing check changed everything.

RNID helps HSBC UK launch British Sign Language training for employees

27 April 2026 Deaf awareness, How we've helped employers

RNID has supported HSBC UK to become the first UK bank to offer British Sign Language training to all employees, helping break down communication barriers and create a more inclusive workplace.

New research could improve battery life of cochlear implant devices

26 April 2026 Hearing research

RNID‑funded research suggests cochlear implants could be made smaller or last longer without recharging — without reducing users’ ability to understand speech in noisy environments.

Chapman’s story and the hope that hearing research brings

18 April 2026 Deaf awareness, Your stories

Meet Chapman Shum, a young pianist navigating blindness, neurodiversity and hearing loss as he continues to pursue music.

Why co‑design is essential for inclusive technology

17 April 2026 Social research, Technology and assistive devices

Research Officer Kirsty Reed reflects on a co-design sprint with Meta, sharing what she learned about trust, lived experience and creating technology that truly meets people’s needs.