News and stories

Read the latest news from RNID and stories from deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus.

Do you have a story to tell? Would you like to support our campaigns? Share your lived experience and help others understand why our mission is so important.

Celebrating six years of empowering future hearing research leaders

14 January 2026 Hearing research

We celebrated six years of the RNID–Vivensa Foundation partnership at an event in November, bringing together Fellows to share their research and experiences -and to inspire the next generation of hearing researchers.

Why inclusion at work matters: Sandra’s story

13 January 2026 Deaf awareness, Employment, Your stories

Sandra knows how much workplace inclusion matters and how simple actions can make a big difference. Read her advice for supporting colleagues who are deaf or have hearing loss.

When inclusion makes all the difference: Jack’s story

9 January 2026 Deaf awareness, Employment, Your stories

Jack’s story shows how small changes can make a big difference for colleagues who are deaf or have hearing loss. Discover his experience at HSBC and how you can create an inclusive workplace.

My hearing aid is my superpower

5 January 2026 Hearing health, Your stories

Rachel thought hearing aids were a weakness - until one changed her life. From fear and stigma to confidence and connection, discover how Rachel turned hearing loss into her superpower.

Barry on volunteering: hands-on help that matters

1 January 2026 Volunteering, Your stories

Barry has lived with hearing loss since 40. Now, as an RNID volunteer, he visits care homes to fix hearing aids and offer support that makes a real difference.

Supporting the next generation of hearing researchers

19 December 2025 Hearing research

We are delighted to award four PhD studentships and two fellowships to researchers across the UK, supporting the future of hearing research.

Our hearing is important to us – so why don’t we check it?

18 December 2025 Hearing health

Our latest survey has found that in 2025, many people had been for dental, eye and blood pressure checks, whereas only a tiny proportion of people had their hearing checked.

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.