“I’m paying £240 a year to have my earwax removed privately, it’s expensive, but it’s really vital.”
Helen became desperate to get her hearing back and, with no NHS earwax removal service in her area, had to pay for private removal.
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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.
RNID are incredibly disappointed that the Prime Minister has made the decision to remove the vital role of Minister for Disabled People
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.
We are excited that the Media Bill has continued its passage through the House of Commons and will now move onto the committee stage.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have launched new Access to Work ‘Adjustments Planners’ to support disabled people into work.
On Tuesday 17 October 2023, Parliament held a debate on the British Sign Language Report 2022 and the implementation of the British Sign Language Act 2022.
Ofcom are consulting on proposed changes to their Access Services Code and best practice guidelines which influence the presentation and provision of subtitles and signing on television.
Associate Director for Health at RNID, Crystal Rolfe, explains what The Independent National Audiology Review has been about, and how RNID will work to ensure its recommendations improve vital audiology services across Scotland.
Today, the Government has published The British Sign Language (BSL) report 2022. The report shows how different Government departments have been using BSL in their communications between 28 June 2022 and 30 April 2023.