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Data and evidence

Data and evidence

We gather evidence on the issues faced by people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Our social research guides all our work and campaigns, helping us raise awareness and influence decision-makers.

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Key statistics on prevalence

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Deafness and hearing loss

Statistics on how many people are deaf and have hearing loss in the UK.
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Tinnitus

Statistics on how many people have tinnitus in the UK.
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British Sign Language

Statistics on how many people use British Sign Language in the UK.

Areas of life impacted by deafness, hearing loss and tinnitus

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Inclusion

Access to services, interpreter provision, and subtitles.
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Employment

Access to work, experiences at work, and economic impacts.
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Health

Access to healthcare, including audiology and mental health.

Our in-depth research

Social research reports

Explore our in-depth reports on access to healthcare, public attitudes, and more.
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Join the panel

We’re looking for people with lived experience to help inform our work, from campaigning and inclusion to employment and health.
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Page last updated: 27 May 2026

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