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Read the latest news from RNID and stories from deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus.

Do you have a story to tell? Would you like to support our campaigns? Sharing your lived experience can help others understand why our mission is so important. Share your story with us today.

Concertgoers urged to protect ears as over half reveal signs of hearing damage 

Hearing health, Social research, Tinnitus
https://vimeo.com/995717685?share=copy Watch Tre's top three tips on how to protect your hearing when listening to music. Our new research has revealed that millions of music lovers may be at risk of permanent hearing damage.  We polled more than 2000 people who have attended, or plan to attend, a music event in 2024 and found that more than half (58%) of participants have experienced tinnitus or temporary hearing loss after listening to loud music. A third (33%) said they had experienced this...

Tre Lowe, BBC Apprentice finalist, shares his path to tackling tinnitus

Tinnitus, Your stories
Content warning: this story contains references to suicide. "I’m a massive advocate for health and well-being and I would say that looking out for your hearing now is an investment for your future health.” Musician, Tre Lowe is known for reaching the final in The Apprentice. What many viewers of the hit show don’t realise is that he also has tinnitus – a condition which causes persistent ringing or noise in the ears. Tre is a passionate supporter of RNID...

RNID meets senior government officials to discuss Auracast

Technology and assistive devices
RNID’s Technology Lead, Alastair Moore, shares how RNID has been working with UK government and technology leaders to share the benefits of Auracast for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. On 25 June 2024, the government’s National Technology Advisor, Dr Dave Smith, and RNID held a roundtable to discuss a new technology that promises to transform the lives of people who are deaf or have hearing loss. What is Auracast? Auracast makes it easy to send high quality audio wirelessly...

An update on Auracast: new audio streaming technology

Technology and assistive devices
Products and hearing devices which support Auracast broadcast audio are starting to emerge, and we’re seeing increased interest in this exciting new technology. But what is Auracast? Here’s what you need to know. What is Auracast? Auracast is a feature of the latest version of Bluetooth. It allows high quality audio to be broadcast by one device and picked up by many other devices, without needing to go through a pairing process. An Auracast broadcast can be picked up by an Auracast...

The King’s Speech – what does it mean for people who are deaf of have hearing loss? 

Campaigns
In this blog RNID’s Policy and Campaigns Lead, Rob Geaney, looks at the items included in the King’s Speech which are relevant to RNID’s influencing work and sets out what it could mean for our people who are deaf or have a hearing loss.    The King’s Speech is an important day in our political calendar. It is where, through the monarch, the Government sets out its planned programme of laws and policy priorities for the upcoming yearly session of Parliament....

Webinar with Call Systems Technology: ensuring workplace safety for our communities

Deaf awareness, Technology and assistive devices
Do you run a company that wants to create safe and inclusive environments for deaf people and people with hearing loss? Find out more about how below. Our partnership with Call Systems Technology (CST) is built on a shared mission to enhance the safety for and inclusivity of people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus in public venues, buildings, and services. Recently, we attended a webinar with CST to discuss the experiences, challenges, and needs of people...

RNID welcomes two new Trustees

About us
We at RNID are very pleased to announce the appointment of two new members of our Board of Trustees: the Rt Hon Chloe Smith and Jessica Rasmussen.

What we want to see from the next government: Equal access to healthcare 

Campaigns
Our Loud and Clear manifesto sets out what we want to see from an incoming government. In this series we explain the issues we are campaigning on.   In this blog our Health Policy Advisor, Ruth MacLeod, sets out what RNID wants the next Government to prioritise: equal access to health and care services through strengthening of the Accessible Information Standard - the guidance on what providers must do to make services accessible. Read our Loud and Clear charity manifesto Prioritising equal...

What we want to see from the next government: Equal opportunities in the workplace 

Campaigns
Our Loud and Clear manifesto sets out what we want to see from an incoming government. In this series we explain the issues we are campaigning on.    In this blog our Head of Policy and Campaigns, Rob Geaney, demonstrates why people who are deaf or have hearing loss need better support to enter, remain and thrive in the workplace. He also outlines some initial steps that should be taken to create equal employment opportunities.  Read our Loud and Clear charity...
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