Audiologist Jon ran the Taunton Half Marathon in support of RNID, combining a personal fitness challenge with raising awareness of the often‑overlooked impact of hearing loss.
Your stories
When Sian’s husband first suggested she might have hearing loss, she didn’t believe him. Surrounded by noise at home and at work, she thought struggling to hear was normal. Here, Sian shares how an RNID hearing check changed everything.
Meet Chapman Shum, a young pianist navigating blindness, neurodiversity and hearing loss as he continues to pursue music.
Tomasz relies on BSL interpreters every day in his job, but the Access to Work cap means he can’t get the support he needs. He shares how the cap affects his confidence, his workload and his ability to do his job - and why change is urgently needed.
Caitlin has seen healthcare from every angle — as a deaf patient, a nursing student and an ICU nurse. Her story shows why deaf people still face barriers to accessible care, and why Wales must take action to improve communication in healthcare.
Our CEO Harriet Oppenheimer trained through one of the wettest Februarys on record to take on the London Landmarks Half Marathon. In this Q&A, she shares why she’s fundraising for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, what motivates her on tough runs, and the 80s music powering her on race day.
Deaf mountaineer Morag Skelton is helping others explore Scotland’s wild spaces with confidence and freedom.
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.
Matt shares how he navigated holidays abroad after losing his hearing – and the tips that made his journeys easier.
Charlotte spent two decades trying to manage her severe hearing loss - until a cochlear implant assessment changed everything.