News and stories

Stars across the UK say ‘it does matter’

17 April 2025 Deaf awareness, It Does Matter

This Deaf Awareness Week (5-11 May 2025), a host of celebrities, musicians and TV presenters are joining our campaign and calling on the public to be more deaf aware.

Inspirational runners take on the TCS London Marathon 2025

16 April 2025 Fundraising

With 42 remarkable runners in #TeamRNID for the iconic TCS London Marathon this April, we are feeling inspired.

Understanding accessibility on public transport: RNID launches new research project

15 April 2025 Hearing research, Social research

We'll be gathering insights from people who are deaf or have hearing loss to help us to identify the key issues our communities face, test out technology, and develop recommendations to improve accessibility.

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

26 March 2025 Hearing health

Dr Devina Maru shares ideas on existing technologies, making healthcare services easier to navigate, and future treatment options that restore hearing.

Millions without ear wax services leading to risky self-management

13 March 2025 Campaigns, Hearing health

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.

What I lost because of ear wax build-up

12 March 2025 Campaigns, Hearing health, Your stories

When ear wax impacted Audrey's hearing even further, and removal wasn’t available on the NHS, she risked a private treatment that caused her severe pain.

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

12 March 2025 Campaigns, Hearing health, Your stories

Holly tells us why she hasn’t opted for private treatment to remove her ear wax and shares her concerns about treating herself. She describes how her blocked ears are impacting her social life.

Celebrating our new grant holders this International Women’s Day!

7 March 2025 Hearing research

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the women researchers we fund through our biomedical research programme.

RNID join researchers to discuss the latest advances in hearing research

4 March 2025 Hearing research

We joined researchers from around the world to share and discuss the latest advances in hearing research.

World Hearing Day: The three-minute test that could change your life

3 March 2025 Campaigns, Hearing health

World Hearing Day – a day to focus our attention on hearing health and raising awareness of hearing loss.