Many people don’t realise they’re missing everyday sounds that could signal hearing loss. Our new survey highlights the signs to look out for, and Adam shares how he recognised his own symptoms. Take our free online hearing check to find out how your hearing is doing.
Hearing health
A routine writing job led Adam to discover he had hearing loss. Now he’s using his experience to help others, volunteering with RNID Near You and taking on fundraising challenges to support people to check their hearing.
Rachel thought hearing aids were a weakness - until one changed her life. From fear and stigma to confidence and connection, discover how Rachel turned hearing loss into her superpower.
Our latest survey has found that in 2025, many people had been for dental, eye and blood pressure checks, whereas only a tiny proportion of people had their hearing checked.
RNID responds to the BSL Advisory Board’s Health and Social Care Report 2025, which highlights the barriers deaf and deafblind people face in accessing healthcare and sets out clear recommendations for change.
Heading to university this freshers’ week? Don’t forget to pack earplugs! Protecting your hearing at loud events is simple, and with a few easy steps, you can enjoy every night out while reducing your risk of long-term hearing problems. Find out why students and experts say earplugs are the essential item for a safe and fun start to term.
Emma shares how a big night out at university during Freshers' Week left her with tinnitus and how she found her way through it.
The Welsh Government’s updated All Wales Standards for Accessible Communication and Information could be a turning point – but real change depends on the NHS in Wales putting these standards into practice.
The “multiple systemic problems” found in the provision of hearing services across the NHS in Scotland remain unresolved after 2 years.
This summer, protect your hearing from loud gardening tools, household appliances and high-volume headphones.