RNID and our supporters are thrilled that after eight years of campaigning, controversial hearing aid restrictions in North Staffordshire will be removed, and NHS hearing aids will be available to everyone - regardless of level of hearing loss or area.
Campaigns
We’re thrilled that so many people signed our petition to tell the government to make video on demand content accessible.
We’re delighted to announce that from today, 17 June 2022, people needing urgent emergency support across the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) will be able to call 999 using British Sign Language (BSL) via a video relay service.
Our open letter to the UKCA – do more to make cinemas inclusive for deaf people now.
RNID and other organisations, and the thousands of people who have supported the BSL Act Now! Campaign are ecstatic that the BSL Bill will become an Act.
Following Channel 4’s subtitling crisis in September 2021, the broadcaster has committed to improve accessibility of its services in 2022 by subtitling 100% of content on All4 and increasing signed content.
SignHealth and HealthWatch have conducted studies to understand how well the NHS meets people’s communication needs
Deaf people around the UK are celebrating a fantastic win and a vital step towards the legal recognition of British Sign Language (BSL), after the BSL Bill passed its second reading unanimously in the House of Commons today.
Following the UK Government’s announcement that face coverings will once again be compulsory in shops, public services, and on public transport in England from Tuesday 30 November, RNID is calling on the Government and businesses to address the needs of deaf people and people with hearing loss.
On day 28 of Channel 4’s subtitling crisis, we’re pleased that Channel 4 have announced that their subtitling issues have been partly resolved. This should mean that most shows will now be available with subtitles on normal TV.