Read the latest news from RNID and stories from deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus.
RNID and other organisations, and the thousands of people who have supported the BSL Act Now! Campaign are ecstatic that the BSL Bill will become an Act.
Mandip and Beth work for AutoTrader, the UK and Ireland’s largest digital automotive marketplace.
When a deaf person applied for a position, they knew that they would need to get some additional support to ensure that the candidate had the best possible recruitment experience.
A world-first genetic test that could save the hearing of babies at risk of permanent hearing loss caused by a common emergency antibiotic has been successfully piloted in the NHS.
An objective test for tinnitus, which will help researchers develop effective treatments, has moved one step closer - thanks to a £75,000 grant from Northumberland Freemasons.
Annie Harris, RNID’s advocacy officer, reflects on what winning the Best Supporting Actor and Best Picture Oscars means for her and other Deaf people – and for society more widely.
RNID wants our supporters to participate in the consultation, to ensure that the experiences of deaf people, people with hearing loss and tinnitus are represented.
Following Channel 4’s subtitling crisis in September 2021, the broadcaster has committed to improve accessibility of its services in 2022 by subtitling 100% of content on All4 and increasing signed content.
SignHealth and HealthWatch have conducted studies to understand how well the NHS meets people’s communication needs
A new study has found that hearing loss can increase the risk of a precursor to dementia, called mild cognitive impairment (MCI) – but this increased risk is not present in people who wear hearing aids.
Deaf people around the UK are celebrating a fantastic win and a vital step towards the legal recognition of British Sign Language (BSL), after the BSL Bill passed its second reading unanimously in the House of Commons today.