News and stories

“My brain stopped me hearing”

16 December 2025 Deaf awareness, Tinnitus, Your stories

Matt's life changed in just three weeks when he went from perfect hearing to profound deafness. In this blog, he shares the reality of sudden hearing loss, the impact on his independence, and the barriers he faced in healthcare.

Welsh Government launches Future Approach to Audiology

11 December 2025 Campaigns, Comment, Wales

The Welsh Government has launched its Future Approach to Audiology, outlining plans to modernise hearing care across Wales. But what does this mean for patients?

Smartphone sound therapy could transform tinnitus treatment for millions

10 December 2025 Hearing research, Tinnitus

A pioneering study from Newcastle University, part-funded by RNID, has revealed a new sound therapy that could make tinnitus treatment accessible via smartphones.

AI and British Sign Language

8 December 2025 Social research, Technology and assistive devices

RNID is leading a ground-breaking project to ensure AI in BSL is developed ethically, inclusively, and with the right oversight. This first of its kind project will be delivered under the Sciencewise programme.

Rachel’s volunteering journey

5 December 2025 Volunteering, Your stories

"It feels very rewarding to be able to give back,” says Rachel, one of RNID’s youngest volunteers. Living with hearing loss since 14, Rachel now supports others at RNID Near You sessions, offering practical help and advice.

The BSL Advisory Board Health and Social Care Report 2025: RNID responds

27 November 2025 Comment, Hearing health

RNID responds to the BSL Advisory Board’s Health and Social Care Report 2025, which highlights the barriers deaf and deafblind people face in accessing healthcare and sets out clear recommendations for change.

Help shape the future of Personal Independence Payment and Access to Work

27 November 2025 Campaigns, Employment

There are two key opportunities to influence how support works for people who are deaf or have hearing loss: apply to join the Timms Review Steering Group on PIP, and take part in our upcoming Access to Work survey.

Reflections on the 2025 Hearing Therapeutics Summit

21 November 2025 Hearing research

On 13 November, RNID hosted the Hearing Therapeutics Summit 2025, uniting global experts, investors, and industry leaders to accelerate treatments for hearing loss and tinnitus. Read our summary of the event.

How to make your Christmas deaf aware

17 November 2025 Deaf awareness, Fundraising

Make your festive celebrations more inclusive with simple tips for deaf awareness - plus a fun game to get everyone thinking about inclusive communication.

Is the Kingdon Review a wake-up call for NHS audiology services?

10 November 2025 Campaigns, Comment

Our response to The Kingdon Review. Director of Strategy, Crystal Rolfe, looks at how this crisis emerged, the findings of the review and asks what should happen in adult audiology services as a result.