A meaningful way to show your support
Why join?
Become a member of RNID and be one of the first to receive important updates and news relating to our work.
As an RNID member, you’re helping to fund groundbreaking biomedical research that will stop hearing loss and silence tinnitus. You’re strengthening our campaigning to create a world that includes our communities. And you’re making sure people have access to clear information and practical support.
Annual membership costs just £27 a year, or £25 if you pay by Direct Debit.
As a member of RNID, you will receive:
- a welcome pack* with a members-only pin badge
- regular charity updates, including copies of RNID Magazine through the post, packed with real life stories, expert advice, and the latest in hearing technology and research
- an exclusive members’ e-newsletter packed with the latest news
- the knowledge that you’re helping to drive real, lasting change
*Your welcome pack should arrive within 30 days of joining. If it hasn’t arrived after this time, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
I first came across RNID when I got hearing aids. I looked on the website and found some really good information. It made me feel supported, and it was comforting to know there were other people with similar challenges. Being an RNID member and receiving the news and updates makes me feel part of a wider community. That’s massively important to me.”
– Charlotte, RNID member
How your membership makes a difference
By becoming a member, you join a passionate community of over 3,000 individuals who are creating real change.
Together, we are:
- Making essential services accessible
We campaign to ensure health and public services meet the communication needs of our communities, so no one is excluded. - Strengthening our voice in Parliament
We work with Government and the NHS to influence and shape policies to create a more inclusive society, ensure healthcare is equal and accessible, and lobby for change – including better subtitles and more signed content. - Driving inclusion in workplaces
We support employers to create environments where deaf people and those with hearing loss can thrive and reach their full potential. - Working alongside deaf people and people with hearing loss
We give people the tools to engage with decision‑makers and know their rights. - Funding cutting-edge biomedical research
We support the development of treatments to prevent hearing loss, improve hearing and silence tinnitus. - Transforming public attitudes
We shift public understanding and behaviours towards deafness and hearing loss. - Providing emotional and practical support
We support our communities and their loved ones through our Contact RNID helpline, our website, and our RNID Near You services in the local community.
I am a member of RNID because I want to receive information about developments in hearing loss, but I also want to support future generations.”
– RNID member
How to join
It’s quick and easy to become an RNID member – simply click the button below and complete the online form. If you’d prefer to sign up over the phone, please get in touch with Contact RNID (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm) on 0808 808 0123.