News and stories

Lipreading Awareness Week

11 September 2024 Deaf awareness

We all lip read and watch a person’s facial expressions in conversation without realising it, but it’s an especially vital skill for many people who are deaf or have hearing loss.

RNID and the Disability Charities Consortium are taking part in the UK Covid Inquiry

9 September 2024 Campaigns, Hearing health

Our Director for Insight and Policy, Victoria Boelman, explains RNID’s involvement in the inquiry and sets out what we are hoping to achieve.

Doctors urged to treat people with sudden hearing loss within seven days

5 September 2024 Hearing health

Research from University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) has highlighted the importance of people with sudden hearing loss receiving rapid medical treatment.

Caroline’s story: sudden hearing loss

5 September 2024 Hearing health, Your stories

"Coming to terms with my hearing loss was a really difficult time for me. I found it extremely hard to adapt." Read Caroline's experience of sudden hearing loss and how she manages in daily life.

New research finds 1 in 3 would try and hide hearing aids if they needed them

4 September 2024 Hearing health, Social research, Technology and assistive devices

In a poll of 2768 members of the public, we found that more than one in three people (34%) would try to hide hearing aids if they needed them.

Imagining the future of hearing health: 3 ideas from Crystal Rolfe

29 August 2024 Hearing health

Crystal Rolfe, RNID’s Director of Strategy, shares a few ideas for improving hearing healthcare in the UK to meet the current and future demand.

Concertgoers urged to protect ears as over half reveal signs of hearing damage

14 August 2024 Hearing health, Social research, Tinnitus

Our new research has revealed that millions of music lovers may be at risk of permanent hearing damage.

Tre Lowe, BBC Apprentice finalist, shares his path to tackling tinnitus

14 August 2024 Tinnitus, Your stories

Musician, Tre Lowe is known for reaching the final in The Apprentice. What many viewers of the hit show don’t realise is that he also has tinnitus – a condition which causes persistent ringing or noise in the ears. Here, he shares his story,

RNID meets senior government officials to discuss Auracast

8 August 2024 Technology and assistive devices

RNID’s Technology Lead, Alastair Moore, shares how RNID has been working with UK government and technology leaders to share the benefits of Auracast for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.

An update on Auracast: new audio streaming technology

8 August 2024 Technology and assistive devices

Products and hearing devices which support Auracast broadcast audio are starting to emerge, and we’re seeing increased interest in this exciting new technology. But what is Auracast? Here’s what you need to know.