News and stories

 Access to Work: why reform can’t wait

9 February 2026 Deaf awareness, Employment

Access to Work is failing to provide timely, accessible support for deaf people and those with hearing loss. RNID’s Teri Devine explains the impact of long delays, outdated systems and poor communication, and why urgent reform is needed to ensure people can access and stay in work.

My life with tinnitus – from chaos to calm

2 February 2026 Tinnitus, Your stories

A year after sharing her first tinnitus story, Caris returns with new reflections on how tinnitus has shaped her life. She opens up about university challenges, coping techniques, and the strategies that help her live with tinnitus today.

I can’t switch it off: Dougie’s experience of tinnitus

2 February 2026 Tinnitus, Your stories

Dougie lives with tinnitus that affects his sleep and daily life. He shares how it began, how he copes and the impact it has on him and his wife, Sue.

Tinnitus is harming mental health, new research reveals

2 February 2026 Social research, Tinnitus

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.

Living with tinnitus: Charlotte’s story

2 February 2026 Tinnitus, Your stories

Charlotte shares how her tinnitus changed after cochlear implant surgery, what it sounds like for her, and the habits that help her manage it.

My In2scienceUK experience: Alisia Maciu

31 January 2026 Hearing research

Discover how RNID and In2scienceUK supported student Alisia Maciu to gain hands-on hearing research experience through an In2research placement.

My In2scienceUK experience: Farzana Haque

30 January 2026 Hearing research

Discover how RNID and In2scienceUK supported student Farzana Haque to gain hands-on hearing research experience through an In2research placement.

New research reveals how inner ear structures form

28 January 2026 Hearing research

Scientists at UCL Ear Institute have uncovered how the inner ear’s sensory organs form during early development, offering new insights into hearing and balance.

Major NHS training gap is putting millions of deaf people at risk

27 January 2026 Campaigns, Comment

New research shows 92% of NHS staff lack Accessible Information Standard training, putting deaf people at risk. We are calling for urgent government action.

The power of insight: Our Research Panel’s 2025 highlights

21 January 2026 Hearing research, Technology and assistive devices

In 2025, our research panel helped shape products, services and systems across the UK.