News and stories

Greater accessibility in sound systems with Sonos

13 May 2025 Social research, Technology and assistive devices

RNID teams up with Sonos to improve the accessibility of TV and films for deaf people and people with hearing loss.

Public often unwilling to help deaf people on public transport

2 May 2025 Deaf awareness, It Does Matter, Social research

New research shows a lack of public willingness to help deaf people navigate public transport.

Team #RNID smashes it at TCS London Marathon

1 May 2025 Fundraising

A team of 40 runners completely blew us away on Sunday at the TCS London Marathon with their strength, enthusiasm and positivity.

Hidden NHS scandal putting millions of lives at risk

24 April 2025 Campaigns

A damning new report released today (24 April) by RNID and SignHealth, reveals serious and widespread healthcare failings affecting over 6 million adults in England who are deaf or have hearing loss.

Accessing healthcare – the good and the bad

23 April 2025 Campaigns, Your stories

Although some healthcare services meet Esther's communication needs well, others - particularly adult audiology and emergency care - have left her feeling overlooked. Here, Esther shares her experiences in her own words.

No one should have to fight just to be able to communicate

23 April 2025 Campaigns, Your stories

Actress, comedian, and author Samantha Baines shares her story of navigating maternity care and healthcare services as a deaf person, highlighting the urgent need for improvements in accessibility.

In the dark about a possible tumour

23 April 2025 Campaigns, Your stories

Here Pip Lee, a hearing aid user and lipreader shares with us her stressful experiences of a recent NHS appointment.

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.