Our social research and evidence

Our social research guides all our work and campaigns. It helps us influence government, business and employers, and raise awareness of the issues faced by deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus.

We ensure our social research is informed by working with our Research Panel, a group with lived experience.

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Are you deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus? We’re looking for people with lived experience to help our work, from campaigning and inclusion to employment and health.

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Our social research so far

We regularly carry out research to understand more about the life experience of deaf people and those who have hearing loss or tinnitus. This helps us develop our policy positions in health and social care, employment and broadcasting and telecommunications. 

We also respond to consultations and government inquiries to make sure legislation, regulations and national guidance take people’s needs into account.

Read our social research reports, policy positions and consultation responses.

Our facts and statements

We have gathered all statements and figures from research into deafness, hearing loss and tinnitus in one place. Explore our Facts and Statements page for the prevalence of BSL users in the UK to facts on inclusion and employment.

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We want you to get involved in our research and tell us what matters to you. Your views and experiences will help us shape the direction of our work.