News and stories

Scottish Government responds to the Independent National Review of Audiology Services

15 December 2023 Campaigns, Hearing health

The Scottish Government has responded to the Independent National Review of Audiology Services, setting out the initial steps it will take to improve the provision of these vital services across Scotland.

Silent night: families encouraged to chat about hearing loss this Christmas

13 December 2023 Campaigns, Hearing health, Social research

if someone you love is struggling with unaddressed hearing loss, it can leave them feeling left out and isolated from the conversation around the dinner table. 

“I can hear the grass moving”: Mum’s hearing loss journey

12 December 2023 Deaf awareness, Hearing health, Your stories

Maggie shares about her mother Eve's experience of hearing loss and how they addressed it together as a family.

Festive fingerspelling and signing

1 December 2023 Deaf awareness

Want to be more deaf aware this Christmas? Try these British Sign Language (BSL) fingerspelling challenges and signed phrases!

Five ways to be deaf aware this Christmas

29 November 2023 Deaf awareness

If you're spending Christmas with family or friends who are deaf or have hearing loss, it’s important to consider how to make the seasonal celebrations enjoyable for them.

The stress and anxiety caused by hearing loss

27 November 2023 Deaf awareness, Employment, Your stories

Sandra shares how she tackles the challenges of hearing loss in the workplace and in everyday life.

How to talk about hearing loss with loved ones, with Dr Annette Wilson

24 November 2023 Deaf awareness, Hearing health

For some families, starting a conversation about hearing loss with a loved one might need thinking about. Family psychotherapist Dr Annette Wilson shares their advice on how to navigate this discussion.

Talking to Dad about his hearing loss

24 November 2023 Deaf awareness, Hearing health, Your stories

Matilda and her father, John, share how their family approached conversations around John's hearing loss, and the great outcomes it led to.

DWP Adjustments Planners

20 November 2023 Campaigns, Employment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have launched new Access to Work ‘Adjustments Planners’ to support disabled people into work.

RNID announces new Chief Executive

16 November 2023 About us

RNID, the national charity supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, has today announced Harriet Oppenheimer as their newly appointed CEO. Harriet, who is currently RNID’s Deputy Chief Executive, will take over leadership of the charity in the new year.