News and stories

Improving Product Accessibility: RNID supports Zoonou and Department of Health and Social care

19 October 2023 Social research, Technology and assistive devices

RNID was approached to help make the popular running app, NHS Couch to 5K, more inclusive and accessible.

World-first trial launches in the UK to provide hearing for children with rare type of genetic hearing loss

12 October 2023 Hearing research

We are really excited about a world-first clinical trial, to see whether gene therapy can provide hearing for children with severe to profound hearing loss due to a rare genetic condition.

What are ‘sign names’?

10 October 2023 Deaf awareness

Have you been watching the Great British Bake Off? Did you see Tasha gifting Paul Hollywood his sign name in episode 1? Maybe you saw it but you’re wondering what a ‘sign name’ even is, and why it’s important?

Research into our genes is bringing us closer to hearing loss treatments

27 September 2023 Hearing research

Throughout her research career, Professor Karen Steel and her team have identified dozens of genes that are involved in hearing loss.

My hopes for future hearing loss treatments

20 September 2023 Hearing research, Your stories

Hugh Strickland speaks about his experience of hearing loss and his hopes for future treatments.

Reflections on the 2023 Hearing Therapeutics Summit

15 September 2023 Hearing research

On 2 September, we proudly hosted the 2023 Hearing Therapeutics Summit, in collaboration with University College London’s Ear Institute, and the UCLH National Institute of Health Research at University College London Hospital.

Cell therapy to improve hearing could be ‘transformative’ for people with hearing loss

7 September 2023 Hearing research

A new cell therapy that could repair damage to the auditory nerve and improve hearing could hold fresh hope for people living with hearing loss.

Our response to proposed reforms to the Work Capability Assessment

6 September 2023 Employment

The government has announced a consultation on the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) and how disabled people, including those who are deaf or have hearing loss, are being assessed as fit for work.

New drug will prevent children with cancer from losing their hearing

31 August 2023 Hearing research

A new drug proven to lower the risk of hearing loss in children with cancer by up to 42% awaiting approval in the UK.

How a small fish is making a big splash for treatments for hearing loss

29 August 2023 Hearing research

The first medication to prevent hearing loss, caused by commonly used antibiotics, has been developed by biotechnology company, Oricula Therapeutics.