News and stories

Read the latest news from RNID and stories from deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus.

Do you have a story to tell? Would you like to support our campaigns? Share your lived experience and help others understand why our mission is so important.

#TeamRNID ran the London Marathon 2023!

25 April 2023 Fundraising

RNID was thrilled to have a team of 18 supporters run the iconic route for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

Running for RNID: the London Marathon 2023

20 April 2023 Fundraising, Your stories

Our very own Lucy Devine, Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, ran her first ever London Marathon for RNID this year.

UK Emergency Alerts test – how loud will it be?

19 April 2023 Hearing health

On Sunday 23 April at 3.00pm, there will be a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts service. Here's what we advise.

Making the NHS Couch to 5K running app more accessible

12 April 2023 Technology and assistive devices

Help improve the accessibility of the NHS Couch to 5K app for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

Leading by example

11 April 2023 Comment, Employment

Second in the series of deep dives on the report with Claire Lavery, Associate Director for Employment, we look at the important role that senior leaders play in championing hearing loss at work.

What does the Government’s Draft Media Bill mean for RNID’s Subtitle It! campaign?

3 April 2023 Campaigns, Comment

RNID’s Rob Geaney, Head of Campaigns and External Affairs, talks us through this new Draft Media Bill and what is next for our Subtitle It campaign.

RNID funded research leads to new NHS test to identify babies at risk of hearing loss

30 March 2023 Hearing research

A new genetic test that can help protect newborn babies from hearing loss has been approved for use in NHS hospitals.

Take our new Subtitle It! survey

22 March 2023 Campaigns

We want to hear from you what your experience of using subtitles or signed services has been in the last year and how it has impacted your ability to watch TV shows.

The BSL Advisory Board: Update

17 March 2023 About us, Campaigns

We are delighted to announce that our Associate Director for Inclusion, Teri Devine, has been appointed to the BSL Advisory Board by the Secretary of Work and Pensions.

The Budget: RNID Response

15 March 2023 Campaigns, Comment

Rob Geaney, Head of Campaigns and External Affairs at RNID, breaks down what RNID are pleased to see and what we will continue to campaign for.