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Armed Forces Compensation Scheme

If you are deaf or have hearing loss as a result of serving in the UK armed forces, you might be able to claim compensation under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS).

War Pension Scheme

If you have hearing loss that was caused by military service or wartime experiences before 6 April 2005, you may be eligible for compensation.

Noise at work

If you're in a noisy job, your employer has to take steps to protect your hearing.

Benefits

Information on benefits and grants that you might be able to get if you are deaf or have hearing loss, and where to go for benefits advice or support with making a claim.

DWP Adjustments Planners

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have launched new Access to Work ‘Adjustments Planners’ to support disabled people into work.

Our history

RNID have been helping people with hearing loss for more than 100 years, and changed the lives of millions since we started.

Our timeline

RNID have helped millions of people in the century since our charity began. Our key events show how we’ve been changing lives from our start in 1911 right up to today.
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