A team of 40 runners completely blew us away on Sunday at the TCS London Marathon with their strength, enthusiasm and positivity.
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A damning new report released today (24 April) by RNID and SignHealth, reveals serious and widespread healthcare failings affecting over 6 million adults in England who are deaf or have hearing loss.
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.
This Deaf Awareness Week (5-11 May 2025), a host of celebrities, musicians and TV presenters are joining our campaign and calling on the public to be more deaf aware.
With 42 remarkable runners in #TeamRNID for the iconic TCS London Marathon this April, we are feeling inspired.
We'll be gathering insights from people who are deaf or have hearing loss to help us to identify the key issues our communities face, test out technology, and develop recommendations to improve accessibility.
Dr Devina Maru shares ideas on existing technologies, making healthcare services easier to navigate, and future treatment options that restore hearing.
8.1 million people in England have zero support available from the NHS if they need their ear wax removing. This postcode lottery of wax removal is forcing many to self-manage ear wax at home or go private, which many say they simply cannot afford.