News and stories

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

Do you have a story to tell? Would you like to support our campaigns? Share your lived experience and help others understand why our mission is so important.

New drug will prevent children with cancer from losing their hearing

31 August 2023 Hearing research

A new drug proven to lower the risk of hearing loss in children with cancer by up to 42% awaiting approval in the UK.

How a small fish is making a big splash for treatments for hearing loss

29 August 2023 Hearing research

The first medication to prevent hearing loss, caused by commonly used antibiotics, has been developed by biotechnology company, Oricula Therapeutics.

Our response to the Scottish Government’s Independent National Audiology Review

25 August 2023 Campaigns, Comment

Associate Director for Health at RNID, Crystal Rolfe, explains what The Independent National Audiology Review has been about, and how RNID will work to ensure its recommendations improve vital audiology services across Scotland.

RNID forges new partnership with Call Systems Technology

7 August 2023 About us, Technology and assistive devices

We are thrilled to announce that RNID has been selected as Call Systems Technology's (CST) new charity partner.

Tell your story with RNID

3 August 2023 Your stories

Sharing your story is a brilliant way to help support a community of people who may have similar experiences to you, and to support the charitable impact we can make.

Interview: RNID ambassador Sam Baines on living with hearing loss and deafness

27 April 2023 Deaf awareness

We interviewed RNID ambassador Sam Baines on her new book, "Living with Hearing Loss and Deafness: a guide to owning it and loving it."

How we’re helping banks and financial services become more accessible

31 January 2023 Employment

When deaf people and those with hearing loss use financial services such as banks or insurance companies, they want to experience a service that is accessible and inclusive.

Steve’s volunteering journey

26 May 2022 Volunteering, Your stories

Steve started using hearing aids at six years old and brings a wealth of experience to his volunteer role in Northern Ireland.

Gerry’s volunteering journey

26 May 2022 Volunteering, Your stories

Gerry started volunteering with RNID in 2003. As someone with hearing loss who’d been wearing hearing aids for many years, Gerry felt that by becoming a volunteer he could easily relate to people looking for support.

Remote training for businesses

26 January 2021 RNID Louder than Words

We’re offering remote courses to help businesses become more accessible In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been adapting our Louder than Words business accessibility services. Current restrictions mean we’re unable to provide face-to-face training so we’re offering 3 new remote events. These monthly sessions are designed to help organisations understand the barriers faced by staff and customers who are deaf or have hearing loss, and the steps they can take to overcome them. They’re available to book exclusively for one...