At RNID, we’ve long campaigned for equal access to high quality NHS audiology services and hearing aids. This general election is an opportunity to get this message across to politicians.
Campaigns
We're telling the Government that the Deaf community must be given a voice in directing policy that impacts their lives.
We are campaigning for the 87,000 deaf people in the UK who did not have equal access to important information at the same time as everyone else this general election.
Along with the tireless dedication of our campaigners, RNID is elated to see that the Media Bill (now called the Media Act 2024) has finally been passed with binding quotas for the provision of access services including subtitles and signed content set out in legislation.
We are one step closer to deaf people and people with hearing loss having equal access to on-demand programming. Without subtitles and signing on TV programmes, deaf people are excluded from watching television on demand...
This week Ofcom, the broadcasting regulator, launched their updated Best Practice Guidelines on Access Services and TV Access Services Code.
"You shouldn't have to pay extra for something that you should be entitled to or the NHS." Claire shares her story of accessing ear wax removal services.
10 Downing Street pledges to ensure that future major press conferences from the Prime Minister include an in-person British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation.
TV personality Jamie Laing opens up about his journey with tinnitus - and why he’s keen to support RNID this Tinnitus Week.
Susan’s world has shrunk. She has no choice but to withdraw, due to the ear wax build up causing increased hearing loss. This is her story.
A new report from RNID has exposed the postcode lottery of NHS ear wax removal services in England.
Our new research revealed that less than half of Integrated Care Boards (ICB), the commissioners of most NHS services, are providing wax removal services in line with public health guidelines. Some parts of England don’t commission the service at all, leaving 9.8 million people totally without access on the NHS if they need it.
We’re demanding for change in our ear wax removal...