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Access to Work: Help us understand what’s changed

Last year, hundreds of deaf people and people with hearing loss shared their experiences of Access to Work with us. Their responses painted a worrying picture of a system that was becoming harder to access and less effective at providing the support people need to do their jobs. Today, we’re launching our 2026 Access to Work survey. We want to hear from anyone who has used Access to Work in the last 12 months for support related to their deafness,...

I lost my hearing but found a community

Retired GP Mel developed hearing loss in her 30s was later diagnosed with otosclerosis. Here, she reflects on the challenges hearing loss brought, the life-changing impact of hearing aids, and how RNID membership helped her feel connected to others.
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