At RNID, we’ve long campaigned for equal access to high quality NHS audiology services and hearing aids. This general election is an opportunity to get this message across to politicians.
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We're telling the Government that the Deaf community must be given a voice in directing policy that impacts their lives.
This week, our statistic of 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss and tinnitus changes to 18 million. Here's why.
We are campaigning for the 87,000 deaf people in the UK who did not have equal access to important information at the same time as everyone else this general election.
Tom has volunteered at RNID Near You in Northern Ireland for 2 years, supporting people with hearing aid maintenance. Here's his story.
Along with the tireless dedication of our campaigners, RNID is elated to see that the Media Bill (now called the Media Act 2024) has finally been passed with binding quotas for the provision of access services including subtitles and signed content set out in legislation.
We are one step closer to deaf people and people with hearing loss having equal access to on-demand programming. Without subtitles and signing on TV programmes, deaf people are excluded from watching television on demand...
"By starting this campaign, and helping people realise their behaviour really does matter, we hope to encourage everyone to take simple steps to make a big change for millions of people."
Our research reveals the extent of the stigma and negative attitudes that deaf people and people with hearing loss experience on a regular basis.
Mike and Adele share how Skye’s hearing has brought the family closer, and public misconceptions about people who are deaf.
Sarah talks about the benefits of having a cochlear implant, difficulties communicating with the general public, and how she hopes to be a positive role model for people from the black and deaf community