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.
Hearing health
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.
The UK Government have set out plans to reform the NHS Across England. Our Director of Strategy, Crystal Rolfe, explains how implementing these proposals could drastically improve the nation’s hearing health and finally deliver an NHS that is accessible for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
NHS England has today published an updated version of the Accessible Information Standard, a document that sets out guidance on what must be done to make NHS and social care services accessible to people with a disability or sensory loss.
Dr Devina Maru shares ideas on existing technologies, making healthcare services easier to navigate, and future treatment options that restore hearing.
8.1 million people in England have zero support available from the NHS if they need their ear wax removing. This postcode lottery of wax removal is forcing many to self-manage ear wax at home or go private, which many say they simply cannot afford.
When ear wax impacted Audrey's hearing even further, and removal wasn’t available on the NHS, she risked a private treatment that caused her severe pain.
Holly tells us why she hasn’t opted for private treatment to remove her ear wax and shares her concerns about treating herself. She describes how her blocked ears are impacting her social life.
World Hearing Day – a day to focus our attention on hearing health and raising awareness of hearing loss.