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.
Hearing health
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.
RNID Audiology Manager Franki Oliver shares how she enjoyed Glastonbury to the fullest - while protecting her hearing.
Our new survey has revealed that over half of Gen Z have experienced hearing problems after exposure to loud music.
In 2023, the James Lind Alliance approached RNID for support in sharing and contributing to surveys aimed at people impacted by hearing loss, deafness and dementia. Here are the results.
We explore the views of people who are deaf, have hearing loss and tinnitus on how technology might improve their experiences of hearing healthcare services.
With thousands of us flocking to festivals and live events this summer, pop star Lemar shares his personal experience of hearing damage and his advice for music lovers everywhere.