Matt's life changed in just three weeks when he went from perfect hearing to profound deafness. In this blog, he shares the reality of sudden hearing loss, the impact on his independence, and the barriers he faced in healthcare.
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"It feels very rewarding to be able to give back,” says Rachel, one of RNID’s youngest volunteers. Living with hearing loss since 14, Rachel now supports others at RNID Near You sessions, offering practical help and advice.
Kate was forced to tell her dad he had cancer - because no interpreter was provided. Her story reveals the devastating impact of healthcare barriers on deaf people and their families.
Emma shares how a big night out at university during Freshers' Week left her with tinnitus and how she found her way through it.
Audiologist Simon Wierzbicki completes a 124km bike race, a triathlon, and two half marathons all for RNID.
Although some healthcare services meet Esther's communication needs well, others - particularly adult audiology and emergency care - have left her feeling overlooked. Here, Esther shares her experiences in her own words.
Actress, comedian, and author Samantha Baines shares her story of navigating maternity care and healthcare services as a deaf person, highlighting the urgent need for improvements in accessibility.
Here Pip Lee, a hearing aid user and lipreader shares with us her stressful experiences of a recent NHS appointment.
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.