News and stories

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

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Health services must meet deaf people’s communication needs: Caitlin’s story

9 April 2026 Deaf awareness, Wales, Your stories

Caitlin has seen healthcare from every angle — as a deaf patient, a nursing student and an ICU nurse. Her story shows why deaf people still face barriers to accessible care, and why Wales must take action to improve communication in healthcare.

Harriet’s half marathon for RNID

8 April 2026 Fundraising, Your stories

Our CEO Harriet Oppenheimer trained through one of the wettest Februarys on record to take on the London Landmarks Half Marathon. In this Q&A, she shares why she’s fundraising for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, what motivates her on tough runs, and the 80s music powering her on race day.

News and stories

Health services must meet deaf people’s communication needs: Caitlin’s story

Harriet’s half marathon for RNID

RNID welcomes two new Trustees

Listening to your needs: How RNID and BT are shaping the Digital Voice switchover

New research to detect chemotherapy-related hearing loss early

Have your say on public transport accessibility

Senedd votes through Wales BSL Act

Breaking barriers in the outdoors through BSL

International Women’s Day: the women shaping hearing research

Groundbreaking public dialogue on AI and BSL begins