Accelerating innovation in hearing healthcare

We’re working with healthcare professionals, academics and technology experts to explore ideas for improving hearing healthcare.

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This year, we’re looking for opportunities to bridge the current and future gap between available technologies and people’s need to look after their hearing health.

Join with us and benefit from our insights, expertise, and connections in this exciting field.

Explore the current challenges in hearing healthcare

1 in 3 adults in the UK are deaf, have hearing loss, or tinnitus, yet millions remain undiagnosed. For years people have struggled to get the information and support they need.

Our In Their Own Words report summarises people’s experience and their ideas for improving services.

Connect with our team to explore the latest evidence on current challenges.

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Discover ideas in healthcare innovation

Here are just a few ideas for the future of hearing healthcare from some of the leading voices in our sector.

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Crystal Rolfe, RNID Director of Strategy

Crystal shares her thoughts and ideas about how technology could create a better future for hearing health in the UK, and more choice for people.

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Nathan Hall, NHS England Deputy Director (Physiological Science)

Nathan discusses a future where technology plays a vital role in expanding access, improving service delivery and equitable person-centred care.

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Dr Devina Maru, Primary Care Doctor with ENT Specialist Interest

Devina shares ideas on existing technologies, making healthcare services easier to navigate, and future treatment options that restore hearing.

Dr Gabrielle Saunders, Professor of Audiology at the University of Manchester

Gabrielle discusses potential innovations using ‘smart furniture’, AI and other devices.

Dr Dave Smith, the UK’s National Technology Adviser (NTA)

Dave shares ideas on digital hearing aids, Auracast and designing technology to user needs.

Dr Sumbul Desai, Vice President of Health at Apple

Sumbul reflects on Apple’s new Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features, and the pivotal role of technology in shaping a more inclusive, user-friendly approach to hearing care.

Join the future of hearing health

Be at the forefront of healthcare innovation by connecting with our team of audiologists, audio technologists, and researchers.

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