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What we do

What we do

We are RNID, the national charity supporting more than 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

RNID CEO, Harriet Oppenheimer, stands with RNID volunteers.
RNID CEO, Harriet Oppenheimer, stands with RNID volunteers.
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Services

We provide practical support and information over the phone, online and in local communities.
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Policy and influencing

We campaign to change public attitudes and help people hear better now.
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Biomedical research

We fund groundbreaking biomedical research that will stop hearing loss and silence tinnitus.
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Innovation in hearing health

We’re working with healthcare professionals, academics and technology experts to explore ideas for improving hearing healthcare.
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Data and evidence

We gather evidence on the issues faced by people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Our social research guides all our work and campaigns, helping us raise awareness and influence decision-makers.

A proud history and big ambitions

From collaborating on the first cochlear implant developed in the UK, to campaigning for the Government’s first BSL Act in 2022, we’ve worked with our communities for over 100 years – and changed the lives of millions.

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A group of campaigners with placards standing in front of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.

Impact and achievements

Explore the difference we make through stories of change, evidence of impact, successful campaigns, and our annual reports.

Who we are

Here we share our guiding principles – our strategy, values, trustees and leadership team, and the principles that underpin our approach to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Our deaf awareness statement

Find out about our commitment to being a deaf aware organisation.
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Our corporate partners

We partner with organisations to break down the barriers faced by people who are deaf, have hearing loss and tinnitus. Find out more about our partners.

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Working across the devolved nations

Wales

Find out more about how we work to deliver our strategy across Wales.

Scotland

Find out about our support services in Scotland.

Northern Ireland

Support our campaigns and get involved in Northern Ireland.

Stay up to date

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News and stories

Read the latest news and stories from our communities.
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Newsletters

Get the latest news from RNID by signing up to one of our regular email newsletters.
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Support our communities

We’ve worked with our communities for over 100 years – and changed the lives of millions. Support our work in funding hearing research, health and social inclusion by donating today.

Donate to RNID

Contact us

If you are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus and need free confidential and impartial information and support, contact RNID.

We’re open 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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Page last updated: 27 May 2026

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