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Access to Work: Help us understand what’s changed

4 November 2026 Campaigns, Deaf awareness, Employment

Last year, hundreds of deaf people and people with hearing loss shared their experiences of Access to Work with us. Their responses painted a worrying picture of a system that was becoming harder to access and less effective at providing the support people need to do their jobs. Today, we’re launching our 2026 Access to Work survey. We want to hear from anyone who has used Access to Work in the last 12 months for support related to their deafness,...

Why is it so hard to follow conversations in noisy places?

2 November 2026 Hearing research

For people with hearing loss, trying to hear through noise can be exhausting – and it can mean missing jokes, stories and the small moments that help us feel connected.

New evidence hub offers a single source for data and research

26 October 2026 Hearing research, Social research

Our evidence hub provides in-depth evidence and research about people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

We should all be able to enjoy a live performance

14 October 2026 Deaf awareness, Technology and assistive devices

We believe everyone should be able to enjoy the full experience of a live performance. That's why we've created a new Auracast for Theatres playbook, supported by GN Hearing.

Attending theatres with Auracast: Gideon’s Story

12 October 2026 Deaf awareness, Technology and assistive devices, Your stories

Gideon is a hearing aid user. Here, he shares what did and didn't work for him about using Auracast at the theatre.

Accessing live theatre with Auracast: Nicola’s story

12 October 2026 Deaf awareness, Technology and assistive devices, Your stories

Nicola is based in Reading and has hearing loss. She rarely used to go to the theatre until Auracast made it more accessible. She has been going back ever since.

Hearing aids became a symbol of strength: Jenni’s story

9 October 2026 Deaf awareness

Finnish designer Jenni Ahtiainen shares how hearing loss inspired Deafmetal®, why hearing aids became a symbol of strength, and how she's helping challenge stigma around hearing loss.

Device testing for a smooth Digital Voice switchover

28 September 2026 Technology and assistive devices

RNID Technology Lead, Dr Alastair Moore shares his experience of device testing for BT as part of the Digital Voice switchover.

My In2scienceUK experience: Daniel Cairns

25 September 2026 Hearing research

Daniel Cairns shares how his In2research placement at Newcastle University sparked an interest in hearing research and helped shape his future in science.

If I’m travelling alone, it can be nerve-wracking: Charlotte’s story

22 September 2026 Social research, Your stories

Charlotte shares with us her experiences of using public transport as part of our Clear Signals research report.

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