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.

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30 September 2025 About us

From 30 September to 12 October, we’re running some research to improve how our website is organised. Help us by taking part.

Deaflympics marks 25th anniversary in Tokyo

26 September 2025 Deaf awareness

Over 3,000 elite deaf athletes from 80 countries are competing at the Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, marking the events 25th anniversary.

Are earplugs the new must-have item for freshers’ week?

24 September 2025 Campaigns, Hearing health

Heading to university this freshers’ week? Don’t forget to pack earplugs! Protecting your hearing at loud events is simple, and with a few easy steps, you can enjoy every night out while reducing your risk of long-term hearing problems. Find out why students and experts say earplugs are the essential item for a safe and fun start to term.

“If I could go back and talk to 18-year-old me, I would say, ‘Wear earplugs!’”

23 September 2025 Hearing health, Tinnitus, Your stories

Emma shares how a big night out at university during Freshers' Week left her with tinnitus and how she found her way through it.

Healthcare access in Wales: Better, but not equal yet

22 September 2025 Campaigns, Hearing health

Thousands of people who are deaf or have hearing loss are still being denied equal access to healthcare in Wales. The Welsh Government’s updated All Wales Standards for Accessible Communication and Information could be a turning point – but real change depends on the NHS in Wales putting these standards into practice.

It Does Matter: public support needed to drive deaf awareness

17 September 2025 Deaf awareness, It Does Matter

Over 40,000 people have joined our It Does Matter campaign to break down barriers for deaf people. Help us reach 50,000.

Two years on: still waiting for change in Scottish audiology services 

26 August 2025 Campaigns, Hearing health

The “multiple systemic problems” found in the provision of hearing services across the NHS in Scotland remain unresolved after 2 years.

Simon’s quadrathlon diary: fundraising for RNID

21 August 2025 Fundraising, Your stories

Audiologist Simon Wierzbicki completes a 124km bike race, a triathlon, and two half marathons all for RNID.

The everyday home appliances and tools that could pose a risk to your ears

20 August 2025 Campaigns, Hearing health

This summer, protect your hearing from loud gardening tools, household appliances and high-volume headphones.

A national test of the government’s Emergency Alerts system

18 August 2025 Technology and assistive devices

Emergency Alerts is a UK government system that will warn you and provide you with advice if there is a danger to life nearby. In September, the government will test the alerts. Here's how to prepare for it if you use hearing devices connected to your phone.