A year after sharing her first tinnitus story, Caris returns with new reflections on how tinnitus has shaped her life. She opens up about university challenges, coping techniques, and the strategies that help her live with tinnitus today.
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Dougie lives with tinnitus that affects his sleep and daily life. He shares how it began, how he copes and the impact it has on him and his wife, Sue.
Charlotte shares how her tinnitus changed after cochlear implant surgery, what it sounds like for her, and the habits that help her manage it.
Ian Rayner, one of only three deaf skydivers in the UK, is making skydiving inclusive by teaching British Sign Language at his local centre.
Sandra knows how much workplace inclusion matters and how simple actions can make a big difference. Read her advice for supporting colleagues who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Jack’s story shows how small changes can make a big difference for colleagues who are deaf or have hearing loss. Discover his experiences, and how you can create an inclusive workplace.
Rachel thought hearing aids were a weakness - until one changed her life. From fear and stigma to confidence and connection, discover how Rachel turned hearing loss into her superpower.
Barry has lived with hearing loss since 40. Now, as an RNID volunteer, he visits care homes to fix hearing aids and offer support that makes a real difference.
Matt's life changed in just three weeks when he went from perfect hearing to profound deafness. In this blog, he shares the reality of sudden hearing loss, the impact on his independence, and the barriers he faced in healthcare.
"It feels very rewarding to be able to give back,” says Rachel, one of RNID’s youngest volunteers. Living with hearing loss since 14, Rachel now supports others at RNID Near You sessions, offering practical help and advice.