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Your BSL guide to voting

Have your say in the local government elections on 1 May 2025

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Your BSL guide to voting

Have your say in the local government elections on 1 May 2025

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We are RNID

We are the national charity supporting more than 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

More about us and our work

Hearing loss affects 1 in 3 adults.

Information and support

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Deaf awareness

Tips for communication, accessibility and being deaf aware at work.
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Hearing loss

The different types of hearing loss, how to get your hearing tested and what can help you hear better.
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Tinnitus

Information about tinnitus, what to do if you have it and the therapies available.
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Technology

Assistive devices that can help you communicate, enjoy entertainment and stay independent.
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Business and organisations

We can help your workplace become deaf aware.
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Local services

We provide information and support in communities across the UK.
Hearing loss

Hearing loss

The different types of hearing loss, how to get your hearing tested and what can help you hear better.
Deaf awareness

Deaf awareness

Tips for communication, accessibility and being deaf aware at work.
Local support services

Local support services

We provide information and support in communities across the UK.
Support for businesses and organisations

Support for businesses and organisations

We can help your workplace become deaf aware.
Tinnitus

Tinnitus

Information about tinnitus, what to do if you have it and the therapies available.
Technology and assistive devices

Technology and assistive devices

Assistive devices that can help you communicate, enjoy entertainment and stay independent.

Make a difference

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Fundraise for us in 2025

Looking to combine getting fit this year with raising money for a great cause? Find out more about fundraising for us.
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Volunteer with us

Help us make life fully inclusive for the communities we support.
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Join our campaign

Help us demand free access to ear wax removal services by joining our campaign.

Stories from our community

Holly, who shared her ear wax story with RNID

“It seems like a small thing – but it has a big impact.”

When Holly had her ear wax removed by the NHS, she was amazed at how much her hearing improved. But now that the service is no longer available.
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Share your story with us

Personal stories are the most powerful way to show the general public why our mission is so important. Help by sharing yours with RNID today.

Latest news

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Understanding accessibility on public transport: RNID launches new research project

15 April 2025
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Imagining the future of hearing health: ideas from Dr Devina Maru, Primary Care Doctor

26 March 2025
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Millions without ear wax services leading to risky self-management

13 March 2025
Stars across the UK say ‘it does matter’

Stars across the UK say ‘it does matter’

17 April 2025
Inspirational runners take on the TCS London Marathon 2025

Inspirational runners take on the TCS London Marathon 2025

16 April 2025
Understanding accessibility on public transport: RNID launches new research project

Understanding accessibility on public transport: RNID launches new research project

15 April 2025
Imagining the future of hearing health: Ideas from Dr Devina Maru

Imagining the future of hearing health: Ideas from Dr Devina Maru

26 March 2025
Millions without ear wax services leading to risky self-management

Millions without ear wax services leading to risky self-management

13 March 2025
What I lost because of ear wax build-up

What I lost because of ear wax build-up

12 March 2025

Our research

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Celebrating 25 years of hearing research

From collaborating on the UK’s first cochlear implant, to kick-starting a genetic test that protects babies’ hearing, we’ve been making impact in hearing research since 2000. Here’s how.
Our impact
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