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Imagining the future of hearing health: 3 ideas from Crystal Rolfe

29 August 2024 Hearing health

Around 6 million people who need hearing healthcare in the UK aren’t accessing it. This is approximately one third of all those who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Those not in the healthcare system face an increased risk of social isolation, depression, and developing dementia. RNID believes there is a real opportunity to transform NHS hearing healthcare to meet these demands and deliver a more cost-effective model, leading to better health outcomes. We’ve been excited to hear ideas from...

Concertgoers urged to protect ears as over half reveal signs of hearing damage

14 August 2024 Hearing health, Social research, Tinnitus

Our new research has revealed that millions of music lovers may be at risk of permanent hearing damage.

Tre Lowe, BBC Apprentice finalist, shares his path to tackling tinnitus

14 August 2024 Tinnitus, Your stories

Musician, Tre Lowe is known for reaching the final in The Apprentice. What many viewers of the hit show don’t realise is that he also has tinnitus – a condition which causes persistent ringing or noise in the ears. Here, he shares his story,

RNID meets senior government officials to discuss Auracast

8 August 2024 Technology and assistive devices

RNID’s Technology Lead, Alastair Moore, shares how RNID has been working with UK government and technology leaders to share the benefits of Auracast for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.

An update on Auracast: new audio streaming technology

8 August 2024 Technology and assistive devices

Products and hearing devices which support Auracast broadcast audio are starting to emerge, and we’re seeing increased interest in this exciting new technology. But what is Auracast? Here’s what you need to know.

The King’s Speech – what does it mean for people who are deaf of have hearing loss?

19 July 2024 Campaigns

In this blog RNID’s Policy and Campaigns Lead, Rob Geaney, looks at the items included in the King’s Speech which are relevant to RNID’s influencing work and sets out what it could mean for our people who are deaf or have a hearing loss.

Webinar with Call Systems Technology: ensuring workplace safety for our communities

15 July 2024 Deaf awareness, Technology and assistive devices

Do you run a company that wants to create safe and inclusive environments for deaf people and people with hearing loss? Find out more about how below.

RNID welcomes two new Trustees

10 July 2024 About us

We at RNID are very pleased to announce the appointment of two new members of our Board of Trustees: the Rt Hon Chloe Smith and Jessica Rasmussen.

Deaf BSL users excluded: no BSL interpreter for new Prime Minister’s first speech

5 July 2024 Campaigns

Today, we saw the new Prime Ministers start his new term of office by knowingly excluding thousands of deaf people across the UK.

What we want to see from the next government: Equal access to healthcare

25 June 2024 Campaigns

Our Loud and Clear manifesto sets out what we want to see from an incoming government. In this series we explain the issues we are campaigning on. In this blog our Health Policy Advisor, Ruth MacLeod, sets out what RNID wants the next Government to prioritise: equal access to health and care services through strengthening of the Accessible Information Standard - the guidance on what providers must do to make services accessible. Read our Loud and Clear charity manifesto Prioritising equal...