Our new research finds that tinnitus is significantly affecting people’s wellbeing, making everyday tasks more difficult and leaving one in three individuals concerned about the future.
Social research
RNID is leading a ground-breaking project to ensure AI in BSL is developed ethically, inclusively, and with the right oversight. This first of its kind project will be delivered under the Sciencewise programme.
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.
RNID teams up with Sonos to improve the accessibility of TV and films for deaf people and people with hearing loss.
New research shows a lack of public willingness to help deaf people navigate public transport.
We'll be gathering insights from people who are deaf or have hearing loss to help us to identify the key issues our communities face, test out technology, and develop recommendations to improve accessibility.
In a poll of 2768 members of the public, we found that more than one in three people (34%) would try to hide hearing aids if they needed them.
Our new research has revealed that millions of music lovers may be at risk of permanent hearing damage.
"By starting this campaign, and helping people realise their behaviour really does matter, we hope to encourage everyone to take simple steps to make a big change for millions of people."
Our research reveals the extent of the stigma and negative attitudes that deaf people and people with hearing loss experience on a regular basis.