RNID in Wales

We’re here for everyone in Wales who is deaf or has hearing loss or tinnitus.

We’re also here to help others provide support – from families to employers, healthcare professionals to local government.

Find out about our local services in Wales, how to get involved and how to get in touch for information or support.

How we can help in Wales

Get help with managing your hearing loss

We can support you to manage your hearing loss by providing local information and support.

Get help with hearing aids

We partner with NHS audiology services in some parts of the UK to provide our hearing aid support service. This service supports people to get the most out of their NHS hearing aids.

Communication support

Communication professionals support deaf people, deafblind people and those with hearing loss in a range of situations.

See our online information

Find out more about hearing loss and tinnitus and the support available in the information and support section of our website.

Get involved

Fundraise in Wales

Raise money for our hearing research, campaigns and vital support services.

Volunteer with us

Find a volunteering role in your local community, or one you can do at home.

Campaign with us

Join us as we campaign for equality for people who are deaf or have hearing loss or tinnitus.

Policy, research and campaigns in Wales

Our social research guides all our policy work and campaigns in Wales.

We also represent people who are deaf or have hearing loss through the Welsh Parliament Cross-Party Group on Deaf Issues.

Latest news from Wales

Welsh Government launches Future Approach to Audiology

The Welsh Government has launched its Future Approach to Audiology, outlining plans to modernise hearing care across Wales. But what does this mean for patients?

Healthcare access in Wales: Better, but not equal yet

The Welsh Government’s updated All Wales Standards for Accessible Communication and Information could be a turning point – but real change depends on the NHS in Wales putting these standards into practice.

Millions without ear wax services leading to risky self-management

8.1 million people in England have zero support available from the NHS if they need their ear wax removing. This postcode lottery of wax removal is forcing many to self-manage ear wax at home or go private, which many say they simply cannot afford.

Contact us

If you are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus and need free confidential and impartial information and support, contact RNID.

We’re open 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.