News and stories

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? Share your lived experience and help others understand why our mission is so important.

My hopes for future hearing loss treatments

20 September 2023 Hearing research, Your stories

Hugh Strickland speaks about his experience of hearing loss and his hopes for future treatments.

Great British Bake Off casts first deaf baker in show’s history

19 September 2023 Deaf awareness

We were excited when we knew the Great British Bake Off was coming back to our screens, but the excitement grew when rumours began swirling that one of the contestants is deaf.

Reflections on the 2023 Hearing Therapeutics Summit

15 September 2023 Hearing research

On 2 September, we proudly hosted the 2023 Hearing Therapeutics Summit, in collaboration with University College London’s Ear Institute, and the UCLH National Institute of Health Research at University College London Hospital.

Cell therapy to improve hearing could be ‘transformative’ for people with hearing loss

7 September 2023 Hearing research

A new cell therapy that could repair damage to the auditory nerve and improve hearing could hold fresh hope for people living with hearing loss.

Our response to proposed reforms to the Work Capability Assessment

6 September 2023 Employment

The government has announced a consultation on the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) and how disabled people, including those who are deaf or have hearing loss, are being assessed as fit for work.

New drug will prevent children with cancer from losing their hearing

31 August 2023 Hearing research

A new drug proven to lower the risk of hearing loss in children with cancer by up to 42% awaiting approval in the UK.

How a small fish is making a big splash for treatments for hearing loss

29 August 2023 Hearing research

The first medication to prevent hearing loss, caused by commonly used antibiotics, has been developed by biotechnology company, Oricula Therapeutics.

Our response to the Scottish Government’s Independent National Audiology Review

25 August 2023 Campaigns, Comment

Associate Director for Health at RNID, Crystal Rolfe, explains what The Independent National Audiology Review has been about, and how RNID will work to ensure its recommendations improve vital audiology services across Scotland.

RNID forges new partnership with Call Systems Technology

7 August 2023 About us, Technology and assistive devices

We are thrilled to announce that RNID has been selected as Call Systems Technology's (CST) new charity partner.

Tell your story with RNID

3 August 2023 Your stories

Sharing your story is a brilliant way to help support a community of people who may have similar experiences to you, and to support the charitable impact we can make.